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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Wool
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
4 h 33 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Wool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Wool will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 3 trains that leave Birmingham for Wool every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 15 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Wool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Wool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 202 km
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5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Wool train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Wool trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:30 Birmingham | 5h06 | 09:36 Wool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:03 Birmingham | 4h33 | 11:36 Wool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:21 Birmingham | 5h15 | 13:36 Wool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Wool
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Trains from Birmingham to Wool run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 05:42 |
Last train 20:03 |
Train companies: Cross Country from Birmingham to Wool trainsCross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Wool from £12. 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 Wool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Wool 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 Wool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Wool
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall
- Car Park: No
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 11:00 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramps at approx 1:10 gradient to both platforms via separate entrances (Platform 1 ramp is steeper towards the top for approx 1m). Step-free access between platforms via street and full-barrier level crossing. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Road (B3071) Bus Stop outside Station
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