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Newtown Textile Museum
Town museum covering Newtown’s social and industrial story, with local artefacts and displays on Robert Owen and textile history.
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Take a train from Birmingham to Newtown and enjoy the approximately 95 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 20:45.
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
First train 5:42 |
Last train 20:45 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Newtown — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newtown trip today.
Town museum covering Newtown’s social and industrial story, with local artefacts and displays on Robert Owen and textile history.
Compact gallery and museum in a historic building, showcasing regional art, archaeology, and changing exhibitions on local heritage.
Modern arts venue with contemporary exhibitions, artist projects, and community programmes in a riverside setting near the centre.
Main shopping street and civic spine of Newtown, lined with historic buildings, independent shops, and easy access to key sights.
Landscaped town park with open lawns, river access, play areas, and a relaxed setting for a short walk near the centre.
Waterside walking route following the River Severn, popular for gentle strolls, wildlife spotting, and views back towards town.
Traditional Welsh lamb, often roast or slow-cooked. Powys is sheep-farming country, so local lamb is a classic regional staple.
A rich broth of lamb or beef with root vegetables such as potatoes, leeks and carrots. Long associated with Welsh home cooking.
Small cakes cooked on a bakestone with flour, currants, spice and butter. A much-loved Welsh teatime treat eaten across Mid Wales.
Popular Indian restaurant with a long-standing local reputation, offering curries, grilled dishes and a comfortable dining room.
Casual café and restaurant known for dependable lunches, cakes and coffee in the town centre.
Traditional pub in Newtown serving classic British and Welsh dishes in a relaxed, historic setting.
Moderate for the UK. Accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than major cities, while local transport and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Newtown 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 Newtown, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Newtown trains use the Birmingham New Street to Newtown (Powys) station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Newtown 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 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.
Newtown (Powys) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newtown (Powys): Parking.
Available at Newtown (Powys): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newtown (Powys): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) from the car park. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli) via Brimmon Lane. There is a camber at the end of the lane leading onto the platform and is not suitable for wheelchair or mobility scooter users. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with steps, 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 ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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