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Overview: Train from Birmingham to Otford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Birmingham to Otford and enjoy the approximately 194 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 18:55.
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.
Price information
Distance 194 km |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 18:55 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your Birmingham to Otford trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Birmingham to Otford.
The train distance from Birmingham to Otford is 194 km.
The first train from Birmingham to Otford leaves at 5:30.
The last train from Birmingham to Otford departs at 18:55.
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Things to do in Otford
Discover the best of Otford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Otford trip today.
- Recommended
Shoreham Aircraft Museum
Local history museum covering the nearby aerodrome, wartime heritage and village life through artefacts and displays.
- Recommended
Sevenoaks Museum
Museum in nearby Sevenoaks with collections on local history, art and archaeology, useful for understanding the wider area.
- Recommended
High Street
Village centre street lined with historic buildings, shops and access to key sights, ideal for a short heritage stroll.
- Recommended
North Downs Way
Scenic section of the North Downs Way with countryside views above the village, popular for walking and photography.
Otford Common
Open common on the edge of Otford with grassland, woodland and broad views, suitable for easy local walks.
- Vegetarian
Kentish Huffkin
Kentish Huffkin is a traditional Kent bread roll, often split and filled. It is a county staple linked to local baking heritage.
- Vegetarian
Gypsy Tart
Gypsy Tart is a classic Kent school pudding made with evaporated milk and dark sugar, baked in pastry. It is strongly associated with the county.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Kentish Cobnuts
Kentish Cobnuts are cultivated hazelnuts grown in Kent. They are prized locally in season for their fresh, delicate flavour.
Rowhill Grange
Country-house dining near Otford with modern British cooking, afternoon tea and a polished but welcoming feel.
The Woodman
Popular pub and restaurant in Otford with hearty British dishes, pizzas and a family-friendly atmosphere.
The Bull Hotel
Traditional village pub in Otford serving British classics, Sunday roasts and local drinks in a relaxed historic setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Otford is moderate for South East England. Dining and cafés are fairly priced, but accommodation and rail travel to London can raise daily costs for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for a casual meal or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for fine dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Tipping in cafés is optional, such as small change.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3.00
- Day pass
- £16.40
To the city centre
Sevenoaks station -> Sevenoaks
- Distance
- 0.3 km
- Travel time
- 4 min
- Contactless and Oyster are accepted on TfL services and on National Rail where pay as you go is valid, including Otford. Touch in and out on rail; on buses and trams, touch in only.
- For local Kent buses, check Kent County Council’s bus travel pages for operators and timetables before travel. Day-ticket availability can vary by operator and area.
FAQs: Birmingham to Otford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Otford 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 Otford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Birmingham to Otford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Birmingham to Otford.
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Otford
Most Birmingham to Otford trains use the Birmingham New Street to Otford station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Otford 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 Otford
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 InternationalBirmingham International station, Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRugeley Trent Valley - Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street - London Euston, Birmingham New Street - Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street - Coventry, Birmingham New Street - Northampton, Walsall - London Euston, Birmingham New Street - Milton Keynes Central, Birmingham New Street - Rugby, Liverpool Lime Street - Coventry, Wolverhampton - Birmingham International, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham International · 9m · £5 · every ~8 min
BusX1 · 39m · £4 · every ~23 min
X1 · 40m · £4 · every ~23 min
17A · 53m · £4 · every ~19 min
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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 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 · £1 · 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 Otford station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Trains from Birmingham to Otford arrive at Otford. Otford is 1 km from Otford city centre.
OtfordOtford station, Station Road, Otford, Kent, TN14 5QY+44 3303339232
City-centre transport
Getting to Otford from Otford city centre
Bus2, S12, S10, Tw3 · 1m
Otford train station facilities and services
Otford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Otford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Otford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Otford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Otford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Otford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London from Car Park entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance ramp. Stepped access between platforms available via station footbridge.Step free Interchange between platforms in excess of 400 metres, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Train stations for Birmingham to Otford
Check train stations information for Birmingham and Otford, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Birmingham that goes to Otford is Birmingham New Street, and it arrives at Otford.
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