Trains from Sutton Coldfield to London

  • Lowest price from $8.60
  • Average duration 2h 27m
  • Connections per day 113
  • Distance 166 km
  • CO₂ per person 2 kg

train from Sutton Coldfield to London

The journey from Sutton Coldfield to London is about 166 km. On average a train trip takes 2h 27m with 113 connections per day.

Lowest price $8.60
Trip duration 2h 27m
Connections per day 113
Lowest price $8.60
Highest price $153.59
First departure 06:16 AM
Last departure 10:30 PM
Distance 166 km
Departure Sutton Coldfield
Arrival London
Travel operator Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains
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When to book from Sutton Coldfield to London

These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.

What historical fares show

Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.

According to Virail’s historical fare data, December is typically the cheapest month to travel from Sutton Coldfield to London by train, with medians around $37.20 versus about $45.53 in May (roughly a 22% swing).

Cheapest month

Up to 22%

The cheapest time to travel is December ($37.20); the most expensive is May ($45.53).

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Carriers on this route

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Chiltern Railways is a British train operating company that provides passenger services between London Marylebone and Birmingham Snow Hill, as well as other destinations in the Midlands and South East England. The company was established in 1996, and it is owned by Arriva UK Trains since 2009. Chiltern Railways operates a fleet of modern trains, including the Class 68 locomotives and the Class 165 and 168 diesel units.
East Midlands Railway is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the East Midlands region of England. It was formed in 2019, taking over the franchise previously operated by East Midlands Trains. The company operates services on routes including London St Pancras to Sheffield, Nottingham to Liverpool, and Norwich to Liverpool. East Midlands Railway also operates local services within the East Midlands, connecting towns and cities such as Derby, Leicester, and Lincoln.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.
West Midlands Trains is a train operating company. The company is operated by a joint venture between Abellio, JR East, and Mitsui and runs under a franchise agreement with the Department for Transport. West Midlands Trains operates a fleet of over 400 trains, serving over 150 stations across the region, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent. The firm provides a variety of services, including long-distance trips to places like London and Liverpool as well as local and regional trains.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 11.62kg
bus 12.45kg
flight 33.2kg
carpool 26.56kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Sutton Coldfield to London?

The train journey between Sutton Coldfield and London emits 11.62kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Sutton Coldfield and London?

Taking the train between Sutton Coldfield and London saves 21.58kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.83kg compared to the bus and 14.94kg compared to the car.

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