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Cebelius:
This is exactly the sort of information I needed.  Much appreciated.  I may wait for the coach or purchase a ticket for a later train depending on the differences in travel time (how much longer the coach takes) and the likelihood of there being a spot open on the coach (I imagine this is probably right in the middle of prime time for the service to be utilized and there are others who may not have as many options as I do) so we'll see, but if I do get a train ticket I'll be sure to purchase it at least a few days in advance.

SouthPaw:
For reference, given the proximity of Birmingham International to the convention venue it's no cheaper to buy a ticket in advance than it is to turn up on the day and buy it from the Ticket Office (which is open 05:40 - 21:00 Monday to Saturday and 07:40 - 09:00 on Sunday.

If travelling by train, the best option from Birmingham International is to go to Nuneaton, which involves one change of train at Coventry. If you leave after 09:00 you can get an Off-Peak Return (valid for return within one calendar month, travelling after 09:00 Monday to Friday in both directions) for £9.60. If you leave before 09:00 you can only get a Single each way, which costs £7.70 per journey.

Penalty Fares do NOT apply on CrossCountry or Virgin Trains services, but if you board a train without a valid ticket and the Ticket Office is open and/or Ticket Machines are working, you will only be sold a full price Single on board.

Cheers,

Southie, your friendly neighbourhood railtig

SFW:
One other note, certain tickets are valid for particular operators only and even holding a ticket between the two stations will not be valid and will need a new ticket to be bought. Normally that's on London Midland / Virgin services etc.

Tungro:
Best advice therefore: if travelling to Birmingham International, buy a ticket from the ticket office as it's no cheaper buying in advance, and the member of staff in the ticket office can make sure you've got the right ticket for the journey you want to make.

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