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Tewkesbury Museum
Town museum in a historic building covering local history, trade and everyday life. A practical first stop for understanding Tewkesbury’s past.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 10 m
Trains on 20 Sept
1
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Tewkesbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Tewkesbury will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 1 trains from Birmingham to Tewkesbury, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Tewkesbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 57 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Tewkesbury:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Tewkesbury costing on average £30.
Other travel options to Tewkesbury take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 15m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (54m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £12 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Tewkesbury trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01094+ C42462 | On time 8:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h26 | 9:56 Ashchurch for Tewkesbury (ASC) | 1 change | |
W29850+ C42462 | On time 8:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h14 | 9:56 Ashchurch for Tewkesbury (ASC) | 1 change | |
C17176+ C48910 | On time 8:50 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h23 | 10:13 Ashchurch for Tewkesbury (ASC) | 1 change | |
G01137+ Y41787 | On time 9:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h44 | 10:56 Ashchurch for Tewkesbury (ASC) | 1 change | |
G01097+ Y41787 | On time 9:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h26 | 10:56 Ashchurch for Tewkesbury (ASC) | 1 change |
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Trains from Birmingham to Tewkesbury run on average 11 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 38m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 22:22 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Tewkesbury — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tewkesbury trip today.
Town museum in a historic building covering local history, trade and everyday life. A practical first stop for understanding Tewkesbury’s past.
Small heritage museum focused on John Moore, local rural life and literature. Worth visiting for its characterful setting and local cultural context.
A historic merchant’s house presented as a period building. It complements the museum by showing domestic and commercial life in old Tewkesbury.
Atmospheric historic street lined with timber-framed buildings leading towards the abbey. Ideal for architecture, photos and a sense of old Tewkesbury.
Riverside green space beside the Severn and Avon. Popular for walks, boating views and open panoramas of the abbey and surrounding landscape.
Scenic towpath and waterside route around the lock and marina area. A pleasant walk for watching boats and enjoying the town’s river setting.
A spiced fruit loaf first baked for monks at Tewkesbury Abbey. Rich with currants and peel, it is the town’s best-known traditional bake.
A traditional Gloucestershire cheese made from Double Gloucester and Stilton, often blended with spring onions or chives and served with bread or biscuits.
The county’s famous firm, buttery cheese with a rich savoury flavour. It is closely tied to Gloucestershire farming and classic local pub food.
Long-established Indian restaurant known locally for reliable curries, tandoori dishes and a relaxed town-centre atmosphere.
Smart pub-restaurant in a historic building, offering modern British cooking, Sunday roasts and a comfortable, polished atmosphere.
Historic riverside pub and inn serving classic British dishes, local ales and hearty meals in a traditional timber-framed setting.
Moderate for a UK market town. Rooms and meals are usually cheaper than major UK cities, though peak-season stays and dining can raise daily costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs may have tip jars, but tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Tewkesbury trains use the Birmingham New Street to Ashchurch for Tewkesbury station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Tewkesbury 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.
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