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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bodmin to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for 14 Aug
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
4 h 22 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
297 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bodmin to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bodmin to Birmingham will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Bodmin for Birmingham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 297 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 26 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.
G0108212:314h24Bodmin Parkway (BOD)16:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£411One-way0 changes
W34598+G0092817:314h29Bodmin Parkway (BOD)22:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1081One-way1 change- C48442+G0072314:304h24Bodmin Parkway (BOD)18:54Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1081One-way1 change
- G15460+G0073516:294h26Bodmin Parkway (BOD)20:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1081One-way1 change
- W34593+G0073015:324h22Bodmin Parkway (BOD)19:54Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1081One-way1 change
- W34593+G0073015:324h22Bodmin Parkway (BOD)19:54Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1081One-way1 change
- G0108212:314h24Bodmin Parkway (BOD)16:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£411One-way0 changes
- C48442+G0072314:304h24Bodmin Parkway (BOD)18:54Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1081One-way1 change
- W34583+G0108313:314h24Bodmin Parkway (BOD)17:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1081One-way1 change
- G15460+G0073516:294h26Bodmin Parkway (BOD)20:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1081One-way1 change
Live departures
Bodmin to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Bodmin to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01082 | 12:31 Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 4h24 | 16:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34583+G01083 | 13:31 Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 4h24 | 17:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C48442+G00723 | 14:30 Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 4h24 | 18:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W34593+G00730 | 15:32 Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 4h22 | 19:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bodmin to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Bodmin to Birmingham and enjoy the approximately 297 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 19:25.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £37
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
First train 6:25 |
Last train 19:25 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £37
Train companies: CrossCountry from Bodmin to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Bodmin and Birmingham from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 18m
Cheapest Price
£62
CrossCountry frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
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Complete guide to Birmingham
Things to do in Birmingham
Discover the best of Birmingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Birmingham trip today.
- Must visit
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Science museum with interactive galleries on industry, transport and invention, making it a strong family-friendly visit.
- Recommended
Pen Museum
Independent museum in a converted factory, exploring Birmingham's pen trade with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.
- Must visit
Digbeth
Creative district with street art, independent shops and converted industrial buildings, popular for urban walks and photography.
- Must visit
Jewellery Quarter
Historic quarter known for jewellery workshops, heritage trails, museums and distinctive Georgian and Victorian streetscapes.
- Recommended
Brindleyplace
Waterside district of canals, bars and cultural venues, ideal for strolling, boat trips and seeing Birmingham's industrial past.
Balti
A Birmingham-born curry with spiced meat in rich tomato gravy. It reflects the city’s famed Balti Triangle and its South Asian culinary heritage.
Black Country faggots and peas
A slow-cooked stew of beef, vegetables and stock topped with sliced potatoes. A Black Country classic closely associated with the Birmingham area.
Faggots
Pork offal sausage traditionally served with peas, mash and gravy. It is a long-standing working-class dish from the Black Country near Birmingham.
Simpsons
Elegant modern dining in Edgbaston with refined tasting menus and polished service in a calm, intimate setting.
Anderson & Hill
Popular Jewish-style deli and restaurant famous for piled-high sandwiches, baked treats and relaxed daytime dining.
Shababs
Lively Indian restaurant in the Balti Triangle, known for Balti dishes cooked in pressed-steel bowls and a bustling local atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.50
- Day pass
- £7.60
To the city centre
Birmingham New Street -> Bullring, Birmingham
- Distance
- 0.7 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless and Swift Go are accepted on West Midlands Metro and on almost all buses in the West Midlands.
- Birmingham New Street is already central; many city-centre places are walkable, so check before buying a day ticket.
FAQs: Bodmin to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bodmin to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Bodmin to Birmingham is 297 km.
The first train from Bodmin to Birmingham leaves at 6:25.
The last train from Bodmin to Birmingham departs at 19:25.
Trains from Bodmin to Birmingham run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bodmin to Birmingham.
Yes, there is a direct train between Bodmin and Birmingham. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by CrossCountry.
To travel from Bodmin to Birmingham, you can take a coach.
There is no night train service from Bodmin to Birmingham.
The train station in Bodmin that goes to Birmingham is Bodmin Parkway (BOD), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The cheapest way to get from Bodmin to Birmingham is by coach, costing approximately £37.
Booking trains from Bodmin to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bodmin to Birmingham offers a mix of scenic countryside views, particularly through Cornwall and Devon, with rolling hills, quaint villages, and coastal glimpses before transitioning to more urban landscapes as you approach Birmingham.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Bodmin to Birmingham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bodmin and Birmingham
Most Bodmin to Birmingham trains use the Bodmin Parkway to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Adderley Park. Use this guide to compare Bodmin and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Bodmin
Arrival train stations in Birmingham
Which Bodmin station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Trains from Bodmin to Birmingham leave from Bodmin Parkway. The station is 5 km from Bodmin city centre at Bodmin Parkway station, Station Approach, off Liskeard Road, near Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4BB.
Bodmin ParkwayBodmin Parkway station, Station Approach, off Liskeard Road, near Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4BB+44 3451652030
City-centre transport
Getting to Bodmin Parkway from Bodmin city centre
Bodmin Parkway is 4 km from Bodmin city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus57, 26 · 15m · £2 · every ~6 min
Bodmin Parkway train station facilities and services
Bodmin Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bodmin Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bodmin Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bodmin Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bodmin Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bodmin Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access available to Penzance bound platform, however access to the Plymouth bound platform is only 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. Passenger Assist - Refer to station message, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, 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.
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Bus16 · 7m · £2 · every ~27 min
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.
Adderley ParkAdderley Park station, Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 4TG
City-centre transport
Getting to Adderley Park from Birmingham city centre
Adderley Park is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainBirmingham New Street - Northampton, Birmingham New Street - London Euston, Rugeley Trent Valley - Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street - Coventry, Birmingham New Street - Birmingham International, Liverpool Lime Street - Coventry, Wolverhampton - Birmingham International, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham International · 4m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
Adderley Park train station facilities and services
Adderley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Adderley Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Adderley Park. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Adderley Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Adderley Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Adderley Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, 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.
Birmingham InternationalBirmingham International station, Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRugeley Trent Valley - Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street - London Euston, Birmingham New Street - Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street - Coventry, Birmingham New Street - Northampton, Walsall - London Euston, Birmingham New Street - Milton Keynes Central, Birmingham New Street - Rugby, Liverpool Lime Street - Coventry, Wolverhampton - Birmingham International, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham International · 9m · £4 · every ~8 min
BusX1 · 39m · £4 · every ~23 min
X1 · 40m · £4 · every ~23 min
17A · 53m · £4 · every ~19 min
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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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