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Compare coach and train for Birmingham to Water Orton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Water Orton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 11 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Water Orton:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Water Orton costing on average £30.
Other travel options to Water Orton take longer:
Coach takes on average 32m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (11m by train vs 24m by car). Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £2 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.
Compare prices and tickets Birmingham to Water Orton by coach or train
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Why should you book Birmingham to Water Orton trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham to Water Orton.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Birmingham to Water Orton.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Birmingham to Water Orton.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Water Orton
Trains from Birmingham to Water Orton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:52, the last at 20:52. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 10m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 6:52 |
Last train 20:52 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham to Water Orton trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Water Orton from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham to Water Orton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Water Orton 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 Water Orton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Water Orton
Most Birmingham to Water Orton trains use the Birmingham New Street to Water Orton station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Water Orton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
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.
Getting to Lea Hall from Birmingham city centre
Lea Hall is 7 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Lea Hall train station facilities and services
Lea Hall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lea Hall.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lea Hall. 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lea Hall: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Lea Hall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lea Hall: 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Water Orton station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Water Orton from Water Orton city centre
Water Orton train station facilities and services
Water Orton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Water Orton.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Water Orton: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Water Orton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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