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Plas Newydd House and Gardens
Elegant historic house linked with the Ladies of Llangollen, with period rooms, gardens, and exhibitions on their remarkable life here.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Llangollen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Llangollen will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Wed 04 Nov, we found 2 trains from Birmingham to Llangollen, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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 Llangollen run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 101 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 101 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 19:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Birmingham to Llangollen.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Llangollen trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:22 Birmingham | 1h27 | 10:49 Llangollen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:22 Birmingham | 1h28 | 11:50 Llangollen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Elegant historic house linked with the Ladies of Llangollen, with period rooms, gardens, and exhibitions on their remarkable life here.
Working heritage railway with a station museum atmosphere, restored trains, and scenic journeys along the Dee Valley from Llangollen.
Small local museum in a former chapel telling the town’s social, cultural, and industrial story through compact displays and artefacts.
Dramatic canal aqueduct walk with high-level views over the valley; a memorable route for walkers, boat trips, and photographs.
Canalside horseshoe falls designed to feed the Llangollen Canal, reached by a pleasant level walk with riverside and hill views.
Popular viewpoint and walking area above town, offering broad vistas across Llangollen, the River Dee, and surrounding hills.
Traditional Welsh rarebit: toasted bread with a savoury cheese, mustard and ale sauce. A classic Welsh supper with deep roots across North Wales.
Cawl is Wales’s national soup, usually made with lamb or beef, potatoes, leeks and root veg. It is prized as a hearty farmhouse dish in the Dee Valley area.
Bara brith is a fruit loaf flavoured with tea and spice. It is a beloved Welsh teatime bake, often served sliced with butter.
Stylish restaurant and bar with contemporary British cooking, steaks and seasonal dishes. Smart but approachable atmosphere in the town centre.
Long-established tea room known for breakfasts, light lunches, cakes and coffee. A dependable casual stop in central Llangollen.
Traditional pub with classic British dishes, Sunday roasts and drinks. Friendly atmosphere and a convenient central location.
Moderate for a UK market town. Rooms and dining are usually cheaper than major cities, but tourist-season stays and heritage attractions can raise overall daily costs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares and small café bills if service is good.
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Llangollen.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Llangollen 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 Llangollen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Llangollen trains use the Birmingham New Street to station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Llangollen 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 Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. 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 Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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 on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, 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.
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