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Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum
Volunteer-run museum covering local maritime, social, and railway history through photographs, artefacts, and changing displays in the town centre.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Teignmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £203.
Distance: 242 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£203 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Teignmouth:
A coach is £189 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Teignmouth costing on average £203.
Other travel options to Teignmouth take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 5m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (3h 0m by train vs 3h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £203 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Birmingham to Teignmouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £198 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 20:38. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £198 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 5:24 |
Last train 20:38 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Volunteer-run museum covering local maritime, social, and railway history through photographs, artefacts, and changing displays in the town centre.
Compact artist-led gallery showing contemporary exhibitions and creative projects. A good stop for current local art close to the seafront.
Public gallery space inside the arts venue, presenting rotating exhibitions, community art, and cultural events in a central location.
Broad seafront lawn beside the beach, used for walks, events, and sea views. It is the heart of Teignmouth’s traditional resort atmosphere.
Long sandy beach popular for strolling, swimming, and classic coastal views. It is one of the town’s main visitor draws in all seasons.
Historic fishing and boating quarter by the estuary, with old buildings, harbour views, and a more local character than the main seafront.
A classic Devon cream tea of scones, clotted cream and jam. In Devon the cream goes on before the jam, making it a proud local custom.
Sweet crab landed on the South Devon coast, prized for delicate meat and freshness. Often served simply dressed to showcase local fishing heritage.
Traditional fish and chips made with fresh local catch, battered and fried with chips. A staple seaside supper in Teignmouth and across Devon.
Popular seaside fish and chip shop near the seafront, known for reliable classics and an easy-going takeaway and casual dining atmosphere.
Smart but relaxed restaurant on Teignmouth seafront focused on fresh fish, shellfish and modern British cooking with sea views.
Established bakery and café for breakfasts, light lunches, cakes and cream teas. A dependable stop for traditional Devon baked treats.
Moderate for an English seaside town: dining and stays are usually cheaper than London, but summer weekends and seafront areas raise accommodation and meal prices.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis; cafés usually just small change or no tip.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Teignmouth 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 Teignmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Teignmouth trains use the Birmingham New Street to Teignmouth station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Teignmouth 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.
Teignmouth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Teignmouth.
Ticket office support is available at Teignmouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Teignmouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Teignmouth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Teignmouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 station - This station has step free access to both platforms however this is only via local roads in respect of Exeter bound platform. On the station this platform can only be accessed via a footbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: No, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please speak to a member of staff, 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.
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