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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Minster to Birmingham New Street for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Minster
- Departure station
- Minster station guide
- Address
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- Station Approach, Minster CT12 4HX
Operators serving Minster
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Facilities at Minster
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Room
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (50 spaces)
Explore the area around Minster
- Minster Abbey
- Pegwell Bay
About your departure station
Opened in 1847 by the South Eastern Railway, Minster served Kent's coastal communities.
The station was rebuilt in 1936 with distinctive architecture.
It played WWII roles for coastal defenses.
Modernized in 2015, it retains historic elements while serving as a commuter hub.
Minster's history reflects the Isle of Thanet's development from rural area to holiday destination.
The station remains crucial for local travel, connecting communities to Ramsgate while preserving its Victorian railway legacy in this historic village near important nature reserves on Kent's coast.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Minster to Birmingham New Street?
Open the ticket search and enter Minster as your departure station and Birmingham New Street as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Minster and Birmingham New Street?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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