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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Northolt
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Birmingham to Northolt and enjoy the approximately 147 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 22:10.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance 147 km |
First train 6:05 |
Last train 22:10 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Complete guide to Northolt
Things to do in Northolt
Discover the best of Northolt — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Northolt trip today.
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Gunnersbury Park Museum
Local history museum covering Ealing's past through objects, photographs and archives. Good for understanding the wider area around Northolt.
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London Museum of Water & Steam
Compact museum and art space focused on the illustrator W. Heath Robinson, with original works and changing exhibitions in Pinner Memorial Park.
- Must visit
Northala Fields
Large country park with lakes, woodland trails and open meadows. Popular for walking, birdwatching and a quieter side of west London.
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Grand Union Canal
Canal-side walking area with locks, waterside paths and greenery. A relaxing route for a local stroll or cycle ride through west London.
Northolt Village
Historic village centre around the parish church, offering a sense of old Middlesex with a few surviving traditional buildings and green spaces.
Full English Breakfast
A full English with sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms and toast. A classic everyday British breakfast widely eaten across London and west London.
Fish and Chips
Battered white fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas or curry sauce. A staple takeaway and pub meal strongly tied to everyday British food culture.
Sunday Roast Beef
Roast beef with roast potatoes, seasonal veg, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. The traditional Sunday roast remains a defining meal in Greater London.
Shirin Sofra
Popular neighbourhood Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and flatbreads in a lively, family-friendly dining room.
Saravanaa Bhavan
Casual local restaurant known for Sri Lankan and South Indian dishes, especially dosas and curries, in a straightforward neighbourhood setting.
The Greenford Arms
Established pub setting serving classic British meals and drinks. Good option for fish and chips, burgers and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Northolt is moderate for Greater London. Dining and rooms cost more than many UK towns, but Tube access can help keep transport costs manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares can be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £7.00
- Day pass
- £16.60
To the city centre
London Marylebone -> London Marylebone, London
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 17 min
- Contactless and Oyster work across Tube, buses, trams, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and most National Rail services in London.
- For Northolt area travel, pay as you go is usually cheaper than a paper single ticket, and daily capping can limit total spend.
FAQs: Birmingham to Northolt train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Northolt 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 Northolt, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Birmingham to Northolt is 147 km.
The first train from Birmingham to Northolt leaves at 6:05.
The last train from Birmingham to Northolt departs at 22:10.
There is no night train service from Birmingham to Northolt.
The train station in Birmingham that goes to Northolt is Birmingham New Street (BHM), and it arrives at Northolt Park (NLT).
Booking trains from Birmingham to Northolt in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Birmingham to Northolt offers glimpses of the English countryside, with views of green fields and small towns, though it is generally more functional than scenic.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Birmingham to Northolt.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Northolt
Most Birmingham to Northolt trains use the Birmingham New Street to Northolt Park station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Northolt train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Birmingham
Arrival train stations in Northolt
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Bus16 · 7m · £2 · every ~27 min
Birmingham New Street 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 and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham Moor StreetBirmingham Moor Street station, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7UL
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham Moor Street from Birmingham city centre
TrainBirmingham Snow Hill - Whitlocks End, Birmingham Snow Hill - Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester Foregate Street - Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester Shrub Hill - Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester Shrub Hill - Birmingham Moor Street, Worcester Foregate Street - Birmingham Moor Street, Worcester Shrub Hill - Dorridge, Stourbridge Junction - Dorridge, Birmingham Snow Hill - Dorridge, Worcester Foregate Street - Dorridge, Worcester Foregate Street - Leamington Spa, Birmingham Snow Hill - Leamington Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill - Leamington Spa, Kidderminster - Stratford-upon-Avon, Kidderminster - Whitlocks End, Stourbridge Junction - Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester Foregate Street - Whitlocks End · 2m · £0.90 · every ~7 min
Bus16 · 13m · £2 · every ~27 min
TramMetro · 16m · every ~15 min
Birmingham Moor Street train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Which Northolt station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Trains from Birmingham to Northolt arrive at Northolt Park. Northolt Park is 1 km from Northolt city centre.
Northolt ParkNortholt Park station, Cadogan Court, South Harrow, Greater London, UB5 4NP
City-centre transport
Getting to Northolt Park from Northolt city centre
Northolt Park is 1 km from Northolt city centre. Public transport options include:
BusN140, 140 · 5m · £2 · every ~31 min
395 · 6m · £2 · every ~12 min
N140, 140 · 6m · £2 · every ~31 min
Northolt Park train station facilities and services
Northolt Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Northolt Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Northolt Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Northolt Park. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Northolt Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Northolt Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Northolt Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category B2. Flat access to both platforms. Please note that there is no flat access between platforms (access between platforms is via the footbridge). Flat access from one platform to another is via public footpaths and is a distance of roughly 500m, 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, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machine located Platform 1. Access from Platform 2 is only available via the footbridge, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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