It takes an average of 4h 41m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Cross Gates by train, over a distance of around 94 miles (151 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Cross Gates and tickets for this journey start from £50.10 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:03 | |
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Last train | 00:05 | |
Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
Arrival station | Cross Gates | |
Journey time | From 2h 18m | |
Distance | 94 miles (151 km) | |
Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £50.10 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Cross Gates? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 41 minutes to travel the 94 miles (151 km) from Birmingham New Street to Cross Gates by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 18 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 18 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to Cross Gates. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Cross Gates in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £50.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between Birmingham New Street and Cross Gates is 4 hours and 41 minutes, with around 18 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Birmingham New Street to Cross Gates is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Birmingham New Street to Cross Gates can start from as little as £50.10 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Birmingham New Street to Cross Gates. Travelling from Birmingham New Street to Cross Gates by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Birmingham New Street to Cross Gates leaves at 05:03. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Birmingham New Street to Cross Gates leaves at 00:05. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Birmingham New Street to Cross Gates cover a distance of around 94 miles (151 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Cross Gates to Birmingham New Street.
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