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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 30 Apr

Cheapest price

£88

Average price

£112

Fastest journey

2 h 21 m

Average duration

2 h 27 m

Trains per day

Distance

150 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

P04209+

Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

C44655

08:252h31

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

10:56Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£881One-way

2 changes

P04057+

Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

C44655

08:302h26

Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)

10:56Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£881One-way

2 changes

C17888+

Y22140+

P11681

08:572h54

Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

11:51Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£881One-way

2 changes

C17890+

Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

C44655

08:272h29

Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

10:56Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£881One-way

2 changes

P04229+

Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

C44634

08:502h37

Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

11:27Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£881One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m.

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Train	Most popular Coach
£80 Average Price	£35 Average Price Cheapest
3h 27m average duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 10m average duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Live departures

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 30 April

Last updated at 18:33

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
P04038+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+C49980	On time 07:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	2h27	09:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
P04038+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+C49980	On time 07:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	2h21	09:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
C17891+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+C44633	On time 07:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2h36	09:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
C17891+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+C44633	On time 07:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	2h31	09:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
P04209+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+C44655	On time 07:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	2h31	09:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
C17890+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+C44655	On time 07:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2h29	09:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
P04057+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+C44655	On time 07:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	2h26	09:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
P04229+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+C44634	On time 07:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2h37	10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
C17888+Y22140+P11681	On time 07:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2h54	10:51 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
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Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham

United Kingdom

Trains from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £16 by bus.

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 £16

Distance

149 km

Average train duration

2h 57m

Cheapest ticket price

£38

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 20m

First train

07:02

Last train

22:21

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £16

Train providers: Chiltern Railways, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry trains London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham

Find the best trains between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Birmingham with Omio's travel partners Chiltern Railways, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry from £71. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

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 train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.

Chiltern Railways from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: £71

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: £82

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Birmingham from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Train information from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 2 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: £82

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.

Train information from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 58 min
Cheapest Price: £82

The Heathrow Express is a train service from the United Kingdom that operates between London Heathrow Airport and Paddington Station in London. It runs every 15 minutes from 5: 10am to 11: 25pm, with a journey time of just 15 minutes. The train service offers two types of trains: the Express Class and the Business First Class. Express Class offers comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets, while Business First Class offers extra legroom, complimentary newspapers, and complimentary refreshments. There are three types of tickets available: Single, Return, and Group. Onboard facilities include a café bar, luggage storage, and a quiet zone. The most popular routes for the Heathrow Express are London Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station, and Paddington Station to London Heathrow Airport.

Train information from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham with Heathrow Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 34 min
Cheapest Price: £248
Heathrow Express frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham.

Cheap train tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham can start from as little as £37 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham is £78; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham train travel time is 2 h 20 min for the 92 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham leaves at 07: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham leaves at 21: 02.

There are 13 trains a day from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham which require at least one change with Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Heathrow Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham you can take a train with Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Heathrow Express. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Birmingham from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 02.

A trip to Birmingham from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham is July.

You have options as you can travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Birmingham

London

Birmingham

Birmingham Moor Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Birmingham Moor Street station, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7UL

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10

Shopping

Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
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
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.

Public transport options for Birmingham Moor Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.

Jewellery Quarter Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Ticket Office

Address

Jewellery Quarter station, Vyse Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6LE

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Closed Friday 16:00 - 18:00 Saturday 11:00 - 13:0015:00 - 17:00 Sunday Closed

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

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 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: No

Toilets Location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall Concourse. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday Closed, Friday 16:00-18:00, Saturday 11:00-13:00 and 15:00-17:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall Concourse. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday Closed, Friday 16:00-18:00, Saturday 11:00-13:00 and 15:00-17:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
Baby changing facilities: No

Public transport options for Jewellery Quarter

Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down at public service bus stops on Vyse Street. Immediately in front of main entrance to station building and opposite.

Birmingham New Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

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.

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

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.

Birmingham International Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Birmingham International station, Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA

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 km

Parking

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

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.

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.

Lea Hall

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lounge

Ticket Office

Address

Lea Hall station, Lea Hall Road, Lea Hall, West Midlands, B33 8JU

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:15 - 18:00 Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00

Distance to city center

7 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

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 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

Public transport options for Lea Hall

Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Lea Hall Road - at the public service bus stops near to the station entrance.

Stechford

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lounge

Ticket Office

Address

Stechford station, Victoria Road, Stechford, West Midlands, B33 8AJ

Phone Number

+44 333 311 0039

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 14:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday 10:00 - 12:00

Distance to city center

5 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are 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

Public transport options for Stechford

Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering: Rail replacement buses towards Birmingham will use the Stechford Rail Station 53/11C bus stop on Station Road. Rail replacement buses towards Coventry will be 53/11A Stechford Rail Station bus stop on Station Road.

Birmingham Snow Hill Shopping

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Ticket Office

Address

Birmingham Snow Hill station, Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2BJ

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

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

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.