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Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
Town museum with archaeology, costume, social history and fine art displays that introduce Worthing and the surrounding area.
Trains from Birmingham to Worthing run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:37, the last at 21:21. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 0:37 |
Last train 21:21 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
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Town museum with archaeology, costume, social history and fine art displays that introduce Worthing and the surrounding area.
Contemporary gallery on the seafront showing changing exhibitions, craft and visual art in an attractive Victorian shelter.
Creative studios and exhibition spaces in converted seafront shelters, good for seeing local artists and buying original work.
Long pebble beach and promenade ideal for strolling, cycling and sea views, with easy access to the pier and town centre.
South Downs hillfort and open downland above Worthing, favoured for panoramic walks, wildlife and sunset views.
Large public park with formal gardens, boating lake and sports facilities, popular for relaxed walks near the town centre.
Fresh crab landed on the Sussex coast, prized for sweet meat and served simply in sandwiches, salads or dressed whole.
A classic Sussex fish dish of smoked haddock baked with spinach, hard-boiled eggs and cream, long associated with county cookery.
A rich suet pudding from Sussex enclosing a whole lemon with butter and sugar, a distinctive historic county dessert.
Smart neighbourhood restaurant serving modern British cooking with seasonal ingredients and a calm, intimate atmosphere.
Popular casual spot for sourdough pizza, small plates and drinks, with a lively and contemporary town-centre feel.
Long-running local restaurant focused on fresh fish and shellfish, offering an unfussy dining room and coastal favourites.
Moderate for a south coast town. Hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local buses are usually cheaper than in London or Brighton.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Round up for taxis. Cafes do not expect tips, but small change is welcome.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Worthing 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 Worthing, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Worthing trains use the Birmingham New Street to Worthing station pair, with some services arriving at Durrington-on-Sea. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Worthing 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.
Worthing has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Worthing.
Ticket office support is available at Worthing.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Worthing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Worthing: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Worthing: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Durrington-on-Sea is 2 km from Worthing city centre. Public transport options include:
Durrington-on-Sea has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Durrington-on-Sea.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Durrington-on-Sea: Parking.
Available at Durrington-on-Sea: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Durrington-on-Sea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Access to platform 1 (to London / Brighton) via steep ramp. Ramp to platform 2 (to Littlehampton / Portsmouth). Long step-free route between platforms via the street (longer than 400m, above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
West Worthing is 1 km from Worthing city centre. Public transport options include:
West Worthing has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at West Worthing.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at West Worthing: Parking, Taxis.
Available at West Worthing: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at West Worthing: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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