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Museum of the Iron Age
Local museum covering Andover’s history, archaeology, and community stories, with family-friendly displays inside a former Georgian townhouse.


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![]() | 8:21 Birmingham | 3h38 | 11:59 Andover | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Birmingham to Andover run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 21:12 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Andover — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Andover trip today.
Local museum covering Andover’s history, archaeology, and community stories, with family-friendly displays inside a former Georgian townhouse.
Working watermill with restored machinery and exhibitions on milling and river heritage, offering a characterful visit in nearby Whitchurch.
Historic house museum with period rooms, military connections, and changing displays in a substantial country estate near Andover.
Central public garden with mature trees, riverside paths, a bandstand, and open lawns that make it a popular place to relax in town.
Large country park with woodland, meadows, waymarked trails, and family facilities, ideal for an easy outdoor escape near town.
Riverside nature reserve with level walking routes, birdlife, and attractive wetland scenery that offers a quieter side of the Andover area.
A hearty Hampshire stew of slow-cooked beef, onions and root vegetables. It reflects the county’s farming tradition and classic rural pub cooking.
Crumbly hard cheese traditionally made in Hampshire from cow’s milk. It is a long-standing local speciality often served on ploughman’s lunches.
A simple pub favourite of local sausages with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. It is widely eaten in Hampshire and showcases British pork cookery.
Popular Indian restaurant with a long-standing local reputation for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service.
Smart modern British restaurant in Andover town centre, known for seasonal dishes, steaks and a relaxed but polished atmosphere.
Contemporary restaurant and bar offering steaks, burgers and British comfort food in a casual modern space.
Moderate for southern England. Dining and hotels cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and casual meals remain manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is optional. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Andover 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 Andover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Andover trains use the Birmingham New Street to Andover station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Andover train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
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 storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Andover has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Andover.
Wi-Fi is available at Andover. ATMs are available at Andover.
Ticket office support is available at Andover.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Andover: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Andover: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Andover: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station - Level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Salisbury). Also short ramp at 1:7 gradient from lower car park level. Underpass with long and steep ramps at approx 1:8 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for use at the station to assist passengers who have difficulty using the slopes. Please speak to a member of staff or contact our Assisted Travel team. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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