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Gunnersbury Park Museum
Local history museum in a Georgian manor house with displays on Ealing and Southall, plus temporary exhibitions in period surroundings.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Southall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Southall will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
To travel from Birmingham to Southall you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Trains from Birmingham to Southall run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:48, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 1:48 |
Last train 22:30 |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Birmingham to Southall.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Southall trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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G01016+ C37593 | On time 12:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h36 | 14:39 Southall station (STL) | 1 change | |
W33225+ F14693+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) | On time 12:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h24 | 14:45 Southall station (STL) | 2 changes | |
S14563 · C18021+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ F14689 | On time 12:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h41 | 15:14 Southall station (STL) | 3 changes | |
L38773+ F14686+ Tube from London Marylebone to London Paddington | 12:37 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 3h08 | 15:45 Southall station (STL) | 2 changes | |
G01020+ C37689 | On time 13:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h36 | 15:39 Southall station (STL) | 1 change | |
W33342+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ F14686 | On time 13:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h24 | 15:45 Southall station (STL) | 2 changes | |
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Local history museum in a Georgian manor house with displays on Ealing and Southall, plus temporary exhibitions in period surroundings.
Museum of road transport and design with historic buses, posters and interactive family displays, a strong option close to Southall.
Public gallery showing changing contemporary art exhibitions in a compact modern space inside Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery.
Southall's best-known shopping street, busy with markets, clothing shops and sweet stores, offering a vivid sense of the area's culture.
Linear waterside walking route with locks, bridges and passing boats, ideal for a calmer side of Southall away from the main road.
Large historic park on the edge of Southall with formal gardens, a lake, museum and broad green space for a half-day visit.
Crisp wheat pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas. A staple South Asian snack in Southall, widely sold fresh in sweet shops and cafés.
Slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans enriched with butter and cream. A Punjabi classic strongly associated with Southall’s Indian food scene.
Leavened tandoor-baked flatbread, often brushed with butter. A signature Punjabi bread commonly eaten with curries and grilled dishes in Southall.
Popular South Indian vegetarian venue for dosas, idli and filter coffee. Bright, practical and good for a casual meal.
Long-running vegetarian Punjabi canteen known for thalis, chaat and sweets. Busy, simple and very popular for traditional everyday dining.
Well-known Southall spot for Punjabi vegetarian dishes, snacks and mithai. Casual atmosphere and a strong local following.
Moderate for Greater London. Southall dining is often better value than central London, but accommodation and rail fares can still be relatively high.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Southall Station -> London Paddington
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Southall 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 Southall, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Southall trains use the Birmingham New Street to Southall station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Southall 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 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.
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.
Southall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Southall.
Ticket office support is available at Southall. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southall: Parking, WC.
Available at Southall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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