Located in Western Midlands, Birmingham is well connected to most of the UK via its extensive rail networks. London Midland is the main rail operator over there, offering regular services of trains to and from the city. Trains to Birmingham are also operated by Virgin Trains and CrossCountry, alongside other small operators, depending on the route.  Birmingham New Street is the main train station for Birmingham city center. Other stations include Birmingham Moor Street (It is the terminus for Chiltern Railways services), Snow Hill, and Birmingham International stations. All of these rail terminals are easily accessible via local transport links of buses and trains. The first trains into Birmingham arrive at about 6:15 a.m. while the station sees the last trains at around 12:45 a.m.

You can avail cheap train tickets to Birmingham through all of these above-mentioned operators and save a lot of pounds for your holiday or weekend trip. The best time to avail of ticket discounts is 6 weeks ahead of the departure of your train. If you can plan your Birmingham travel in advance, you can book your tickets (but be careful about terms and conditions before committing to buy in advance as they don’t allow last-minute changes in travel plans) and grab the chance of saving ample amount of money.

Another way of availing Birmingham train tickets at lower costs can be possible if you are not in a hurry to reach your destination. Slower or Non-direct trains are cheaper as compared to direct connectivity trains. They, however, don’t compromise on services and comfort. So you can save a great amount of money on your train travel and can explore the city even more luxuriously.

Train travel is the best way to move across the UK. The train operators facilitate world-class onboard services (like free wi-fi, refreshments, comfortable sleepers, and passenger-friendly attendants) while you enjoy the scenic beauty of the countryside as you are driven through. Train travel is not only comfortable for you and your family but also is easy on the budget and allows you to spend quality time with your loved ones. Needless to say, trains fall cheaper than air tickets and are faster than buses or coaches; so you tend to enjoy the best of both worlds.

Some of the popular train routes to Birmingham include:

• London to Birmingham
• Liverpool to Birmingham
• Nottingham to Birmingham
• Manchester to Birmingham
• Derby to Birmingham
• Wolverhampton to Birmingham
• Coventry to Birmingham

You can book your train tickets to Birmingham online or through over-the-counter agents or even through self-catering ticket vending machines installed at the stations.

Birmingham has redeveloped itself over the last few years. The largest city in the West Midlands proudly owns the perfect blend of art galleries, world-class accommodations, ‘out of this world’ shopping destinations and natural beauty landscapes. The city with eclectic culture is home to the largest canal networks in the UK; it has more canals than Amsterdam and Venice. The nightlife is hep, with the most upbeat Broad Street while Bullring is one of the most famous shopping centers in the country. The legendary Selfridges building symbolizes the city’s regeneration and is one of the main tourist attractions. The Birmingham NEC is a celebrated arena for the best of the events and acts that keep happening all year round. Their Cadbury world is something every kid on this planet would love to advocate; the place has been a feat for adults and children for more than two decades.  Birmingham’s National Sealife Aquarium can keep you and your family occupied for the whole day. The amazing showcase for ocean lovers has more than 60 displays and can be booked for tickets online.

So all-in-all, Birmingham travel is a full packed, fun-filled family vacation or a weekend getaway.

You can even opt for a cheaper mode of transport i.e. buses to Birmingham. England’s second-largest city is readily reachable by bus services. Most major cities in the UK including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Cardiff, have direct buses to Birmingham. Major operators – National Express and Megabus – run regular buses to Birmingham on a daily basis.

The Birmingham Coach Station was formerly known as Digbeth Coach Station and is located on the main headquarters of the National Express network. It is just about 1 mile away from the New Street railway station. The bus terminus is very well connected to the city center as well as the train stations via a number of local bus routes, thus ensuring an interrupted journey for you.