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Birmingham to Margate Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Birmingham to Margate? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 731 282 IDR, with average prices for this route around 1 709 371 IDR. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
05:45 4 timme 25 minut, Changes required Birmingham Moor Street	10:10 Margate	Find Tickets
06:06 3 timme 53 minut, Changes required Birmingham New Street	09:59 Margate	Find Tickets
06:15 4 timme 44 minut, Changes required Birmingham Moor Street	10:59 Margate	Find Tickets
06:28 3 timme 42 minut, Changes required Birmingham New Street	10:10 Margate	Find Tickets
06:45 4 timme 24 minut, Changes required Birmingham Moor Street	11:09 Margate	Find Tickets
07:15 4 timme 44 minut, Changes required Birmingham Moor Street	11:59 Paris	Find Tickets

Birmingham to Margate Train Route Details

First train

05:15

Last train

23:11

Departure station

Birmingham

Arrival station

Margate

Journey time

3 timme 29 minut

Distance

256 km

Price

731 282 IDR*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Southeastern, Chiltern Railways

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Margate

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham to Margate can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Birmingham to Margate, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham to Margate ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Birmingham to Margate more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birmingham to Margate train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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