The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Burnham-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Burnham-on-Sea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Burnham-on-Sea will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 2 trains that leave Birmingham for Burnham-on-Sea every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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 to Burnham-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Burnham-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 157 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£53 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Burnham-on-Sea train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23735+ P08911 | On time 08:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h32 | 10:44 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 1 change | |
C23735+ P08911 | On time 08:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h13 | 10:25 Weston-Super-Mare (WSM) | 1 change | |
C23735+ P08911 | On time 08:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h25 | 10:37 Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG) | 1 change | |
C23737+ P09977 | On time 08:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h18 | 11:00 Weston-Super-Mare (WSM) | 1 change | |
C03775+ P08912 | On time 09:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h10 | 11:22 Weston-Super-Mare (WSM) | 1 change | |
C03775+ P08912 | On time 09:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h23 | 11:35 Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG) | 1 change | |
C03775+ P08912 | On time 09:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h30 | 11:42 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 1 change | |
C23742 | On time 09:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h51 | 11:33 Weston-Super-Mare (WSM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23745+ P08913 | On time 10:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h30 | 12:42 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 1 change | |
C23745+ P08913 | On time 10:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h10 | 12:22 Weston-Super-Mare (WSM) | 1 change | |
C23745+ P08913 | On time 10:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h23 | 12:35 Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG) | 1 change | |
C23747+ P08277 | On time 10:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 12:48 Weston-Super-Mare (WSM) | 1 change | |
C23749+ P08914 | On time 11:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h30 | 13:42 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 1 change | |
C23749+ P08914 | On time 11:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h23 | 13:35 Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG) | 1 change | |
C23755+ P08915 | On time 12:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h25 | 14:37 Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG) | 1 change | |
C23755+ P08915 | On time 12:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h32 | 14:44 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 1 change | |
C23760+ P08916 | On time 13:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h23 | 15:35 Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Burnham-on-Sea
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 06:16 |
Last train 22:12 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Birmingham to Burnham-on-Sea trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Birmingham and Burnham-on-Sea from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Birmingham to Burnham-on-Sea
Trains from Birmingham to Burnham-on-Sea are operated by CrossCountry and Great Western Railway with hourly departures throughout the day. The first train leaves at around 6:45 a.m. while the last departure is just before 9:15 p.m. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes and involves a connection at Bristol Temple Meads Station. There is also a later evening train which doesn't arrive in Burnham-on-Sea until the following morning and involves a wait of 6 hours at Bristol. The service is much reduced on Sundays. Trains from Birmingham to Burnham-on-Sea depart from New Street Station and arrive at Highbridge and Burnham Station.
FAQs: Birmingham to Burnham-on-Sea train

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Burnham-on-Sea
- 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 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:30 - 15:00 None
- Car Park: Park and Ride
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilet is located in the Booking Hall; this toilet is operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours for passengers who do not possess a RADAR key: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 09:30-15:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus stop to the left of the station entrance.
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