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Barber Institute of Fine Arts
University museum with fossils, minerals and dinosaur displays. It is family-friendly and one of the easiest specialist museums to visit near Bournville.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Bournville is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Bournville will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 3 trains from Birmingham to Bournville, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 7 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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.

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Trains from Birmingham to Bournville run on average 9 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 7 km distance in 13m.
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 5:42 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Birmingham to Bournville.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Bournville trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:45 Birmingham | 0h13 | 12:58 Bournville | 0 changesdirect | |
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University museum with fossils, minerals and dinosaur displays. It is family-friendly and one of the easiest specialist museums to visit near Bournville.
Compact museum telling Bournville's social history and heritage. A strong starting point for understanding the village's planning and community ideals.
Historic timber-framed manor house with period rooms and local history displays. It gives a vivid sense of Birmingham's domestic past.
Planned village centre with green spaces, Arts and Crafts buildings and quiet lanes. Ideal for walking and understanding Bournville's distinctive character.
Large public park with formal gardens, play areas and sports space. It is a favourite local spot for a relaxed walk close to central Bournville.
Leafy green corridor for waterside walks and cycling. The route links Bournville to nearby districts and offers a quieter view of the area.
A Birmingham favourite of pork sausages in rich onion gravy, often served with chips or mash. A long-standing Black Country and Birmingham pub classic.
A local curry-house staple: fried fish in a spicy masala coating, reflecting Birmingham’s famous Balti and South Asian food culture.
Thin, folded oatcakes served with bacon, cheese or sausage. More common across the Midlands and often eaten as a quick regional breakfast or lunch.
Lively independent venue in Stirchley for craft beer, pizza and casual plates, with a friendly neighbourhood feel.
Refined Indian dining with polished service and a broad menu of regional dishes, popular for a more special meal.
Stylish Indian restaurant known for Balti and classic curries in a smart yet relaxed setting near Bournville.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local transport are fairly typical, while Birmingham-area accommodation can raise overall visitor costs.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Bournville -> Birmingham New Street
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Bournville 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 Bournville, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Bournville trains use the Birmingham New Street to Bournville station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Bournville 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.
Five Ways is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Five Ways has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Five Ways.
Ticket office support is available at Five Ways. 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.
Available at Five Ways: Parking, WC.
Available at Five Ways: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Five Ways: 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
University is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
University has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at University.
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.
Available at University: Parking.
Available at University: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Bournville has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Bournville.
Ticket office support is available at Bournville. 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.
Available at Bournville: Parking.
Available at Bournville: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bournville: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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