Arriving in Birmingham
Trains traveling between Portsmouth and Birmingham usually start their journey from Portsmouth & Southsea and reach Birmingham New Street. The duration of this trip is approximately 3h 20m.
Book cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Birmingham
It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Birmingham. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Portsmouth to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Portsmouth to Birmingham. You can choose the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.
Traveling during off-peak hours
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak hours for your trip from Portsmouth to Birmingham can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak hours usually start at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, they typically begin at 09:00.
