The cheapest and fastest trains from Cannock to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cannock to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cannock to Birmingham will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cannock for Birmingham 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 25 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 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 Cannock to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cannock to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 25 km
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£8 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cannock to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Cannock to Birmingham trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:33 Cannock | 0h39 | 10:12 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:03 Cannock | 0h39 | 10:42 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:33 Cannock | 0h38 | 12:11 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 05:33 Cannock | 0h39 | 06:12 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cannock to Birmingham
Trains from Cannock to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 38m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 05:21 |
Last train 23:38 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Cannock to Birmingham trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Cannock and Birmingham from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cannock to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cannock 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cannock and Birmingham
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- 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 no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Lichfield Road by ramp to platform before railway bridge
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 16:00 Friday 07:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: The public service bus stop outside station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday 07:00 - 10:00 Saturday 12:00 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 14:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bordesley Green Road - Outside booking hall entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 10:3012:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 11:0012:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 11:0015:00 - 18:00 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Lichfield Road - under railway bridge at public service bus stop near to bottom of stairs for Platform 1 Walsall bound platform
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