The cheapest and fastest trains from Aston (AST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
8 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
3 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aston (AST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aston (AST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 4 trains that leave Aston (AST) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 3 km distance in an average of 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Aston (AST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aston (AST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £2.
Distance: 3 km
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price |
38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Aston (AST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Aston (AST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Friday 16 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W08292 | On time 06:21 Aston (AST) | 0h08 | 06:29 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P05762 | On time 06:32 Aston (AST) | 0h08 | 06:40 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P05594 | On time 06:42 Aston (AST) | 0h08 | 06:50 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P05964 | On time 06:51 Aston (AST) | 0h09 | 07:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P05765 | On time 07:02 Aston (AST) | 0h08 | 07:10 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Aston (AST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aston (AST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Aston (AST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 20:57. The fastest train covers the 3 km distance in 7m.
Distance 3 km |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 05:51 |
Last train 20:57 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Aston (AST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Aston (AST) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Aston (AST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aston (AST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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