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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
49 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
51 m
Trains on 05 Sept
21
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) 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 South Wigston (SWS) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 21 trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS), including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 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.
G666196:520h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:43South Wigston (SWS)£61One-way0 changes- G666217:520h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:43South Wigston (SWS)£61One-way0 changes
- G6665318:520h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)19:41South Wigston (SWS)£61One-way0 changes
- G6665619:520h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)20:43South Wigston (SWS)£61One-way0 changes
- G00804 · G010477:221h00Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:22South Wigston (SWS)£61One-way1 change
- G6665318:520h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)19:41South Wigston (SWS)£61One-way0 changes
- G666196:520h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:43South Wigston (SWS)£61One-way0 changes
- G666217:520h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:43South Wigston (SWS)£61One-way0 changes
- G6662810:520h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:43South Wigston (SWS)£61One-way0 changes
- G666269:520h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:43South Wigston (SWS)£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 53 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS):
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) costing on average £11.
Other travel options to South Wigston (SWS) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 15m.
The journey is about 12m faster (49m by train vs 1h 1m by car) and roughly £10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£11 vs £21). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00797 | On time 22:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h49 | 23:11 South Wigston (SWS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
| G66619 | 6:52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 7:43 South Wigston (SWS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00804 · G01047 | 7:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h00 | 8:22 South Wigston (SWS) | 1 change | |
| G66621 | 7:52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 8:43 South Wigston (SWS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00807 · G66943 | 9:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 10:24 South Wigston (SWS) | 1 change | |
| G66626 | 9:52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 10:43 South Wigston (SWS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66628 | 10:52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 11:43 South Wigston (SWS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00811 · G66949 | 11:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 12:24 South Wigston (SWS) | 1 change | |
| G00791 | 11:52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 12:43 South Wigston (SWS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00817 · G66955 | 13:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 14:24 South Wigston (SWS) | 1 change | |
| G66636 | 13:52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h52 | 14:44 South Wigston (SWS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66639 | 14:52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 15:43 South Wigston (SWS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00823 · G66961 | 15:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 16:24 South Wigston (SWS) | 1 change | |
| G66642 | 15:52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 16:43 South Wigston (SWS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00827 · G66962 | 16:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 17:24 South Wigston (SWS) | 1 change | |
| G00831 · G66965 | 17:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 18:24 South Wigston (SWS) | 1 change | |
| G66650 | 17:52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 18:43 South Wigston (SWS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00834 · G01049 | 18:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h03 | 19:24 South Wigston (SWS) | 1 change | |
| G66653 | 18:52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h49 | 19:41 South Wigston (SWS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00836 · G66972 | 19:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 20:24 South Wigston (SWS) | 1 change | |
| G66656 | 19:52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 20:43 South Wigston (SWS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00840 · G66975 | 20:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 21:24 South Wigston (SWS) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS)
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Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 19:52. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 48m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 6:22 |
Last train 19:52 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) 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 South Wigston (SWS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and South Wigston (SWS)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) trains use the Birmingham New Street to South Wigston station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and South Wigston (SWS) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to South Wigston from Wigston city centre
South Wigston is 2 km from Wigston city centre. Public transport options include:
South Wigston train station facilities and services
South Wigston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at South Wigston.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at South Wigston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at South Wigston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at South Wigston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Both platforms may be accessed via ramps which have a moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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