London TO Birmingham rail fares from today

NB the information below is based on out and back journeys in a single weekday (or on Saturday / Sunday). If travelling back from Birmingham early on weekday do check what additional restrictions may apply.


Chiltern Railways


Walk-on 'via High Wycombe' fares (advance fares are available)
Monday - Friday leaving London BEFORE 4pm or AFTER 6.41pm: £24.90 super off-peak single / £25 super off-peak return (but see note 1)
Monday - Friday leaving London BETWEEN 4pm and 6.41pm: £49 off-peak single / £50 off-peak return (but see note 2)
Weekends ANY train: £24.90 super off-peak single / £25 super off-peak return

Note 1 - Business Zone carriage available on Silver Set trains for a supplement of £10 from London
Note 2 - Business Zone carriage available on Silver Set trains for a supplement of £20 from London

LondonMidland



Walk-on 'route LondonMidland' fares (advance fares are available)
Monday - Friday leaving London BEFORE 8.45am: £40 anytime standard single / £65 anytime return;
£51 anytime First single / £90 anytime First return
Monday - Friday leaving London BETWEEN 8.45am and 10.30am: £26.50 off-peak standard single / £27 off-peak standard return; £44 off-peak First single / £45 off-peak First return (but see Note 1)
Monday - Friday leaving London AFTER 10.30am and BEFORE 4.30pm or AFTER 7.30pm: £19.90 super off-peak standard single / £20 super standard off-peak return
Weekends ANY train: £19.90 super off-peak standard single / £20 super off-peak standard return (but see Note 2)

Note 1 - as there is NOT a super off-peak First fare, the off-peak First fare applies to any departure time after 10.30am
Note 2 - as there is NOT a super off-peak First fare, the off-peak First fare applies to any train at the weekend

Virgin Trains



Walk-on 'any permitted route' fares (advance fares are available)
Monday - Friday leaving London BEFORE 9.26am or BETWEEN 3.01pm and 6.44pm: £79 anytime standard single / £158 anytime return; £127 anytime First single / £254 anytime First return (but see Note 1, 2, and 3)
Monday - Friday leaving London AFTER 9.26am and BEFORE 3.01pm or AFTER 6.44pm : £46 off-peak standard single / £47 off-peak standard return; £127 anytime First single / £254 anytime First return (but see Note 4)
Weekends ANY train: £46 off-peak standard single / £47 off-peak standard return; £127 anytime First single / £254 anytime First return (but see Note 5)

Note 1 - THINK before buying an Anytime fare as buying two singles OR splitting fares is often cheaper
Note 2 - Off-peak fares are available on the 06.03 departure from London Euston
Note 3 - Certain Railcard holders can travel on any VIRGIN trains on off-peak fares
Note 4 - Travelling First class? Split your fare at Birmingham International to take advantage of First Class off-peak singles
Note 5 - See my web site for information on travelling First Class at the weekend