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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kidsgrove to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
71 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kidsgrove to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kidsgrove to Birmingham will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Kidsgrove 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 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.
07:541h31
Kidsgrove09:25Birmingham
£181One-way
0 changes
07:541h31
Kidsgrove09:25Birmingham
£181One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Kidsgrove to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kidsgrove to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 71 km
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Live departures
Kidsgrove to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Kidsgrove to Birmingham trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 05:09
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 12:47 Kidsgrove | 1h09 | 13:56 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kidsgrove to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Kidsgrove to Birmingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 1h 10m.
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 £7
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 04:56 |
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 £7
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains from Kidsgrove to Birmingham trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Kidsgrove and Birmingham from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£8
West Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
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
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
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 9m
Cheapest Price
£21
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
Quiet zone
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
£55
Northern Rail (3) frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 18m
Cheapest Price
£63
east_midlands_trains frequency
14 a day
FAQs: Kidsgrove to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kidsgrove 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.
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.
The train journey from Kidsgrove to Birmingham offers a mix of urban and rural views, with glimpses of the Staffordshire countryside, industrial landscapes, and the occasional picturesque village along the way.
Yes, a day trip from Kidsgrove to Birmingham is feasible. The journey takes 1h 10m and covers 71 km. Trains run 5 times per day.
Booking trains from Kidsgrove to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Kidsgrove to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The cost of a train ticket from Kidsgrove to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £20.
The train distance from Kidsgrove to Birmingham is 71 km.
The cheapest way to get from Kidsgrove to Birmingham is by coach, costing approximately £7.
The train station in Kidsgrove that goes to Birmingham is Kidsgrove station (KDG), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The train journey from Kidsgrove to Birmingham covers a distance of 71 km and takes approximately 1h 10m. Trains run 5 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Kidsgrove to Birmingham.
The first train from Kidsgrove to Birmingham leaves at 4:56.
Yes, you can take the train from Kidsgrove to Birmingham.
The last train from Kidsgrove to Birmingham departs at 22:31.
Trains from Kidsgrove to Birmingham run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Kidsgrove to Birmingham.
There is no night train service from Kidsgrove to Birmingham.
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Important Stations and Airports in Kidsgrove and Birmingham
Kidsgrove
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Kidsgrove is Kidsgrove. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kidsgrove for your trip from Kidsgrove to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 12:30 Saturday 06:10 - 12:30 Sunday Closed None
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Level to Manchester to Stoke on Trent bound platform only. Access to all other platforms via footbridge only. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located inside the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located inside the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Kidsgrove
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering, the bus / coach will collect from the entrance of the station car park.
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your journey to Birmingham from Kidsgrove.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 21:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 07:00 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 None
Parking
- Car Park: Birmingham Snow Hill (Council Managed)
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 3 and also on Platform 2. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 2 and Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are only available from the first to last service.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Birmingham Snow Hill
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bus Stop SH4, at the front of the station on Colmore Row.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Distance to city center
12 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Birmingham International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
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