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The cheapest and fastest trains from Didcot to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 08 Nov

Cheapest price

£68

Average price

£87

Fastest journey

1 h 36 m

Average duration

1 h 42 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

107 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Didcot to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Didcot to Birmingham will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.

Fast trains

To travel from Didcot to Birmingham you need to make at least one change.

First Great Western Service
12:352h01
Didcot
14:36Birmingham
£681One-way
1 change
First Great Western Service
06:091h42
Didcot
07:51Birmingham
£921One-way
1 change
First Great Western Service
06:391h36
Didcot
08:15Birmingham
£921One-way
1 change
First Great Western Service
07:031h48
Didcot
08:51Birmingham
£921One-way
1 change
First Great Western Service
08:021h49
Didcot
09:51Birmingham
£921One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Didcot to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Didcot to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £62.

Distance: 107 km

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£74

Average Price

£24

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Cheapest

2h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 37m

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2h 23m

Average total duration

1h 53m

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Live departures

Didcot to Birmingham train times

The table below shows live departures for Didcot to Birmingham trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 06:15
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
cross_country15:07 Didcot
1h44
16:51 Birmingham0 changesdirect
Saturday 8 November
first_great_western06:09 Didcot
1h42
07:51 Birmingham1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Didcot to Birmingham

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Trains from Didcot to Birmingham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 1h 44m.

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 £24
Distance
107 km
Average train duration
1h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
£62
Trains per day
2
Fastest train
1h 44m
First train
05:15
Last train
22:31
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 £24

Train companies: CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, first_great_western from Didcot to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, first_great_western trains will get you between Didcot and Birmingham from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
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
1h 44m
Cheapest Price
£64
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
Quiet zone

Chiltern Railways

About
Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next #[+travelMode] #[+journey]: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance. syn p Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains #[+journey]. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 11m
Cheapest Price
£33
Chiltern Railways frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for £3. Free for Advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs allowed with lead
Quiet zone

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 36m
Cheapest Price
£69
first_great_western frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Didcot to Birmingham train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Didcot 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.

FAQs
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.
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.
Booking trains from Didcot to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Didcot to Birmingham is 107 km.
The train journey from Didcot to Birmingham covers a distance of 107 km and takes approximately 1h 44m. Trains run 2 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Didcot to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £62, while the average price tends to be around £74.
The first train from Didcot to Birmingham leaves at 5:15.
The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Birmingham is by coach, costing approximately £24.
To get from Didcot to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The last train from Didcot to Birmingham departs at 22:31.
The train station in Didcot that goes to Birmingham is Didcot Parkway (DID), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Trains from Didcot to Birmingham run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Didcot to Birmingham.
Yes, you can take the train from Didcot to Birmingham.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Didcot to Birmingham.
There is no night train service from Didcot to Birmingham.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Didcot and Birmingham

Didcot
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Didcot is Didcot Parkway. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Didcot Parkway for your trip from Didcot to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:00 - 19:40
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Spar supermarket
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step free Category A station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • 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 available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The Ladies and Gentleman's toilets are located on Platform 2. The accessible toilet is located on Platform 3. National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 3 and 5
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Outside station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Didcot Parkway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt.
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