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Transport Museum Wythall
Volunteer-run transport museum with preserved buses, coaches and memorabilia, offering a niche look at regional road passenger history.
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
44 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
46 m
Trains on 08 Sept
2
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cradley Heath to Solihull is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cradley Heath to Solihull will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Tue 08 Sept, we found 2 trains from Cradley Heath to Solihull, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 47 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cradley Heath to Solihull among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, while a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 21 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cradley Heath to Solihull:
A train is £0.04 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Cradley Heath to Solihull costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Solihull take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 56m.
Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-1.53. The journey takes 43m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cradley Heath to Solihull trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:37 Cradley Heath | 0h47 | 7:24 Solihull | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:55 Cradley Heath | 0h44 | 8:39 Solihull | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Cradley Heath to Solihull run on average 6 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 46m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 5:38 |
Last train 23:01 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cradley Heath to Solihull 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 Solihull, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cradley Heath to Solihull trains use the Cradley Heath to Solihull station pair, with some services arriving at Olton. Use this guide to compare Cradley Heath and Solihull train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cradley Heath has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cradley Heath.
Ticket office support is available at Cradley Heath. 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 Cradley Heath: Parking.
Available at Cradley Heath: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cradley Heath: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, 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 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.
Solihull 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 and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Solihull.
Wi-Fi is available at Solihull. ATMs are available at Solihull.
Ticket office support is available at Solihull. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Solihull: Parking, WC.
Available at Solihull: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Solihull: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Olton is 3 km from Solihull city centre. Public transport options include:
Olton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Olton.
Ticket office support is available at Olton. 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 Olton: Parking.
Available at Olton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Olton: 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: Yes.
Widney Manor is 2 km from Solihull city centre. Public transport options include:
Widney Manor has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Widney Manor.
Ticket office support is available at Widney Manor. 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 Widney Manor: Parking.
Available at Widney Manor: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Widney Manor: 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.
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