Atherstone to Birmingham International

[sn1975]

Hi all,

I have a couple of questions regarding travel between Atherstone (Warks) and Birmingham International.

Firstly is this a valid route?
Atherstone - Tamworth - Birmingham New Street - Birmingham International?

Secondly, what ticket options are available for this route, travelling mid morning on a weekday with a flexible return time on the same day?

Many thanks in advance for any advice.

Kind regards.

 

[SickyNicky]

... is this a valid route?
Atherstone - Tamworth - Birmingham New Street - Birmingham International?

Yes - it's valid on map WM.

... what ticket options are available for this route, travelling mid morning on a weekday with a flexible return time on the same day?

Here's a full list of fares available.

The off-peak day return has no evening restrictions. It can be used anytime after 9.00am.

 

[boxy321]

The quickest way is to Coventry or Rugby then WCML to the airport. Failing that, given the distance I would get a taxi, especially if there's a few of you.

Train £9.80 return via Rugby: 1h 17m. Coming back can be done in 55m!

 

[Paul Kelly]

The quickest way is to Coventry or Rugby then WCML to the airport. Failing that, given the distance I would get a taxi, especially if there's a few of you.

Train £9.80 return via Rugby: 1h 17m. Coming back can be done in 55m!

This is bad advice; it's not a permitted route to go via Rugby, even though it is often the quickest (but that's a whole separate debate!). Via Tamworth is a similar journey length in either direction and is permitted on the £9.80 Off-Peak Day Return, as SickyNicky says.