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London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street train

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Cheap train tickets from London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street

Showing times and prices for 07 Jul

Cheapest

£31

Average

£31

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Chiltern Railways
07:38London Waterloo2h18 09:56Birmingham New Street
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£311One-way

Train schedule London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street

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07:38London Waterloo2h18 09:56Birmingham New Street
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Fastest train times from London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street

Showing times and prices for 07 Jul

Fastest Journey

2 h 18 m

Average

2 h 18 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

163 km

Of the 1 trains that leave London Waterloo for Birmingham New Street every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Chiltern Railways
07:38London Waterloo2h18 09:56Birmingham New Street
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£311One-way

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Overview: Train from London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street

distanceDistance101 miles (163 km)
durationAverage train duration2 h 18 min
priceAverage train ticket price£15 (€17)
frequencyTrain frequency81 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 81 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesChiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast or London Midland

Trains from London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street cover the 101 miles (163 km) long route taking on average 2 h 18 min with our travel partners like Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast or London Midland. Normally, there are 81 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £15, but the average price of train tickets is £15. Travellers depart most frequently from London Waterloo and arrive in Birmingham New Street.

Train companies: Chiltern Railways trains London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street

Chiltern Railways trains will get you between London Waterloo and Birmingham New Street from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Chiltern Railways

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 to Birmingham New Street from London Waterloo: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.

Looking to travel by train to Birmingham New Street from London Waterloo? Omio can help you find that perfect journey with Chiltern Railways. Check Omio to see current Chiltern Railways train timetables, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street train and book Chiltern Railways tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a train between London Waterloo and Birmingham New Street, you can expect to travel 101 miles (163 km) one-way with Chiltern Railways. If you search for trains to Birmingham New Street from London Waterloo in the Omio app, you can check if the Chiltern Railways ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train with Chiltern Railways, we do the work for you to get you safely to Birmingham New Street from London Waterloo. Book that perfect London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street train now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with Chiltern Railways!

London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street train information with Chiltern Railways:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 55 min
  • Chiltern Railways frequency: 25 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street

Travel by train to Birmingham New Street 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 Waterloo to Birmingham New Street.
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If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find a cheap train between London Waterloo and Birmingham New Street for as little as £15  in the next 7 days.
In the next 7 days you’ll find that the average cost of a train ticket between London Waterloo and Birmingham New Street is £15  one way.
The train distance from London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street is around 101 miles (163 km).
While the time it takes to travel 101 miles (163 km) to Birmingham New Street from London Waterloo can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and bank holidays, the train duration from London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street is on average 2 h 18 min.

Omio customers book a train from London Waterloo   to Birmingham New Street   most frequently for this route.

You can find the most popular departure train station for this route, London Waterloo, located approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) from the city centre of London Waterloo. The most popular arrival train station in Birmingham New Street, called Birmingham New Street, is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from its city centre.

For the journey from London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street you can take a train with Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast or London Midland. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Birmingham New Street from London Waterloo on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The average number of trains departing London Waterloo for Birmingham New Street is 81 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
The first London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street train departs at 04: 32   and the last train from London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street leaves at 11: 14. Check out the most up-to-date London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street train schedule on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.
In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train companies offering this trip and save money. If you book train tickets to Birmingham New Street from London Waterloo within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average £15 one way. To find the best prices for this route, consider booking your train ticket from London Waterloo to Birmingham New Street a few months in advance.

Trains departing from London Waterloo

Address
Address
London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW
Phone
Phone

+44 3451652030

Distance from London Waterloo to city center
Distance from London Waterloo to city center
1.2 miles (2 km)
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Amenities at station
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: Taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach | Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
Shopping
Shopping
Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
Information Desk
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
Accessibility
Accessibility
Staff help available: Yes | Step free access coverage: Yes | Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank. | Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided | Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach | Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station | Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users. | Accessible toilets: Yes | Ramp for train access: Yes | Wheelchairs available: Yes | Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Trains arriving to Birmingham New Street

Address
Address
Address: Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom
Phone
Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 3450774224

Distance from Birmingham New Street to city center
Distance from Birmingham New Street to city center
1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 05: 15 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 30 - 23: 00
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
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.
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Birmingham International Airport
9 miles (15 km)
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
You can take a direct train for 10 minutes from the station to the airport with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands or CrossCountry.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
ATM
ATM
ATM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Taxi
Taxi
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
Lockers
Lockers
You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Parking
Parking
Opening Hours: 24/7 Parking space: 34 Parking Pricing: £2. 00 per 40 minutes | £12. 00 per 4 hours
Shopping
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
Dining
Dining
All Bar One | Leon | Caffè Nero | Five Guys | Krispy Kreme | The Pasty Shop | Upper Crust | Wasabi | Starbucks | Hotel Chocolat
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Avis | British Rental Car
Information Desk
Information Desk
In the middle of the station.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.

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