The average train between Birmingham and Saxmundham takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Saxmundham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Saxmundham. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Saxmundham at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Birmingham to Saxmundham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Saxmundham. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Saxmundham station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Birmingham to Saxmundham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Saxmundham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Birmingham to Saxmundham train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Saxmundham is 232.3 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Saxmundham via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, and Ipswich in around 4h 14m.