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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dover to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for Dec 20
Cheapest price
€90
Average price
€93
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
266 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dover to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Birmingham will cost around €93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €90.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Dover to Birmingham without transferring at least 2 times.
P13862+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+
C9085508:48AM4h18
Dover Priory (DVP)01:06PMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)
€901One-way
2 transfers
P74992+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+C9085909:45AM4h20
Dover Priory (DVP)02:05PMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)
€901One-way
2 transfers
P74989+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+C9086410:45AM4h20
Dover Priory (DVP)03:05PMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)
€901One-way
2 transfers
P74992+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
L0236609:45AM3h11
Dover Priory (DVP)12:56PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
€961One-way
2 transfers
P13862+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+L0237408:48AM3h09
Dover Priory (DVP)11:57AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
€961One-way
2 transfers
P13862+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+L0237408:48AM3h09
Dover Priory (DVP)11:57AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
€961One-way
2 transfers
P74992+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+L0236609:45AM3h11
Dover Priory (DVP)12:56PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
€961One-way
2 transfers
P74989+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W0292710:45AM3h11
Dover Priory (DVP)01:56PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
€961One-way
2 transfers
P13862+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+C9085508:48AM4h18
Dover Priory (DVP)01:06PMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)
€901One-way
2 transfers
P74992+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+C9085909:45AM4h20
Dover Priory (DVP)02:05PMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)
€901One-way
2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Dover to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dover to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 266 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€71 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dover to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Dover to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:05 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P13862+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+C90855 | On time 8:48 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 4h18 | 1:06 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 transfers | |
| P13862+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+L02374 | On time 8:48 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 3h09 | 11:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| P74992+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+L02366 | On time 9:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 3h11 | 12:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| P74992+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+C90859 | On time 9:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 4h20 | 2:05 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 transfers | |
| P74989+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W02927 | On time 10:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 3h11 | 1:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| P74989+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+C90864 | On time 10:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 4h20 | 3:05 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dover to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Dover to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €43 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 21:21. The fastest train covers the 266 km distance in 3h 8m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €16
Distance 266 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €43 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 04:26 |
Last train 21:21 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €16
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways from Dover to Birmingham trainsAvanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Dover and Birmingham from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 8m
Cheapest Price
€43
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Chiltern Railways
About
Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next #[+travelMode] #[+journey]: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance. syn p Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains #[+journey]. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 17m
Cheapest Price
€91
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for £3. Free for Advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs allowed with lead
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Dover to Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover to Birmingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Dover to Birmingham can start from as little as €40 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Dover to Birmingham is €70; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Dover to Birmingham train travel time is 3 h 6 min for the 266 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Dover to Birmingham leaves at 04: 27. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Dover to Birmingham leaves at 21: 21.
There are 6 trains a day from Dover to Birmingham which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or Southeastern. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Dover to Birmingham, you can count on Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or Southeastern for the best way to get you to Birmingham. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Dover and Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 21.
A trip to Birmingham from Dover is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 6 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Dover to Birmingham is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Birmingham from Dover including taking a coach or train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dover to Birmingham
Dover
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Dover is Dover Priory. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dover Priory for your trip from Dover to Birmingham.
Dover Priory
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Dover Priory
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your journey to Birmingham from Dover.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Birmingham Moor Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Distance to city center
12 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Birmingham International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
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