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Tamworth Castle Museum
A compact local history museum inside Tamworth Castle, with displays on archaeology, costume and the town's story.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£113
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£114
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 16 m
Trains on 05 Sept
10
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Beeston to Tamworth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Beeston to Tamworth will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £113.
To travel from Beeston to Tamworth you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Beeston to Tamworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £116 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £116, while a train costs an average of £116.
Distance: 46 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£116 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (45m by train vs 48m by car). Tickets start at around £116 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Beeston to Tamworth trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:22 Beeston | 2h47 | 23:09 Tamworth | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:04 Beeston | 8h43 | 7:47 Tamworth | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:54 Beeston | 7h53 | 7:47 Tamworth | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
![]() | 6:57 Beeston | 1h50 | 8:47 Tamworth | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:21 Beeston | 2h26 | 10:47 Tamworth | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:22 Beeston | 2h26 | 12:48 Tamworth | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:30 Beeston | 2h17 | 14:47 Tamworth | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:22 Beeston | 2h25 | 16:47 Tamworth | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:22 Beeston | 2h25 | 18:47 Tamworth | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:22 Beeston | 2h25 | 20:47 Tamworth | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:23 Beeston | 2h51 | 22:14 Tamworth | 1 change | |
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Trains from Beeston to Tamworth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £113 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £113 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 23:08 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Tamworth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tamworth trip today.
A compact local history museum inside Tamworth Castle, with displays on archaeology, costume and the town's story.
A nearby museum and gallery in the parkland of Middleton Hall, with period displays, art and seasonal exhibitions.
A volunteer-run heritage museum with vehicles, memorabilia and displays about local engineering and transport.
A large town-centre park with riverside walks, play areas, flower displays and easy access to the castle.
A landscaped lakeside country park just outside Tamworth, valued for walking trails, wildlife and peaceful scenery.
A shopping and historic core with market spaces, civic buildings and convenient access to key sights.
Staffordshire oatcakes are savoury oat pancakes, traditionally filled with cheese, bacon or sausage. They are a well-known local staple across Staffordshire.
Lobby is a hearty Staffordshire stew of beef or lamb, potatoes and root vegetables. It is traditional working-class comfort food in the wider county.
Meat and potato pie is a pub classic much loved in the Midlands. Shortcrust pastry filled with beef and potato makes it a familiar local comfort dish.
Stylish Indian restaurant known for richly spiced curries, tandoori dishes and smart modern surroundings near the town centre.
Long-established steakhouse and grill with a casual atmosphere, known for steaks, burgers and hearty mains close to the centre.
Popular riverside pub and restaurant serving British classics, grills and drinks in a relaxed setting by the canal and River Tame.
Moderate for the UK. Accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than major cities, while local buses and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. In cafés, tipping is optional, often just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Beeston to Tamworth 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 Tamworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Beeston to Tamworth trains use the Beeston to Tamworth station pair. Use this guide to compare Beeston and Tamworth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Beeston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Beeston.
Ticket office support is available at Beeston.
Available at Beeston: Parking, WC.
Available at Beeston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Beeston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category - B Ramp provided by on-train staff. There is step-free access to the station, ticket office and platform 1 (northbound platform towards Nottingham). There is no step-free access to platform 2 (southbound platform towards London). This platform is accessed via a footbridge. For customers who are unable to use the footbridge, ie wheelchair customers, please contact EMR on 08457 125 678 and select option 3 - Assisted Travel - so that taxi arrangements can be made. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Tamworth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Tamworth.
Ticket office support is available at Tamworth. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Tamworth: Parking, WC.
Available at Tamworth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tamworth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available - A2B Taxis are at Tamworth Station on 01827 311 111. All taxis are accessible. Public waiting area for taxis, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located at the station front, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 23:45 Sunday 08:00 - 23:30, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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