The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST)
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST) will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 1 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for London Fenchurch Street (FST) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 165 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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 coach and train for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 165 km
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Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST) trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h37 | 13:13 London Fenchurch Street (FST) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs West Midlands Trains?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for West Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST).
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare West Midlands Trains with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST)
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 10:36. The fastest train covers the 165 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 06:13 |
Last train 10:36 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Fenchurch Street (FST) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Fenchurch Street (FST) 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 London Fenchurch Street (FST), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Fenchurch Street (FST)
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:30 Saturday 06:45 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: The main entrance is the only entrance that has step free access. There is a lift to take you from the entrance to the station concourse and platform levels. Please note there is no step free access from the Coopers Road entrance to the station.
- Accessible public telephones: Located on main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank outside the main station entrance on Fenchurch Street
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs are always available from Main station reception or from any member of station staff.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located by the lifts at the left hand side of the Main Entrance to the station. The National key toilets are located by the lifts at the left hand side of the Main Entrance to the station. These toilets can be accessed using a RADAR key or by requesting assistance (using the Station Help Point next to the disabled toilet).
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There is an accessible toilet by the lifts at the left hand side of the main entrance to the station. This can be accessed using a radar key or by requesting assistance using the station help point next to the disabled toilet.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Rail replacement buses will stop outside HSBC on Fenchurch Street. Aldgate Bus Station. Details of the buses serving Fenchurch Street and Aldgate area, and the Bus Stops they are using is available here
- Metro: London Underground (Circle Line and District Line) at Tower Hill - 200m from the Tower Hill exit London Underground (Metropolitan Line, Circle Line) at Aldgate - 300m from Fenchurch Place exit. Docklands Light Railway at Tower Gateway - 300m from the Tower Hill exit.

