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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Alvechurch
Cheapest price on 13 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 13 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 13 Sept
31 m
Average journey duration on 13 Sept
31 m
Trains on 13 Sept
1
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Alvechurch is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Alvechurch will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Sun 13 Sept, we found 1 trains from Birmingham to Alvechurch, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 31 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.
10:150h31Birmingham10:46Alvechurch£61One-way0 changes
- 10:150h31Birmingham10:46Alvechurch£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Birmingham to Alvechurch
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Alvechurch among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 15 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m 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 (34m by train vs 37m by car). Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £3 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 West Midlands Trains.
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.
Live departures
Birmingham to Alvechurch train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Alvechurch trains for today, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W87996 | On time 19:43 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h35 | 20:18 Alvechurch station (ALV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 13 September | |||||
| 10:15 Birmingham | 0h31 | 10:46 Alvechurch | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Alvechurch
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Alvechurch run on average 5 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 33m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 5:43 |
Last train 23:36 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Birmingham to Alvechurch trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Birmingham and Alvechurch from £6. 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 to Alvechurch train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Alvechurch 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 Alvechurch, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Alvechurch
Most Birmingham to Alvechurch trains use the Birmingham New Street to Alvechurch station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Alvechurch 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 Longbridge from Birmingham city centre
Longbridge is 10 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Longbridge train station facilities and services
Longbridge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Longbridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Longbridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Longbridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Longbridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Longbridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available in the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to University from Birmingham city centre
University is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
University train station facilities and services
University has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at University.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at University. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at University: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at University: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at University: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Alvechurch station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Alvechurch from Alvechurch city centre
Alvechurch train station facilities and services
Alvechurch has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Alvechurch.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Alvechurch: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Alvechurch: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Alvechurch: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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