The cheapest and fastest trains from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
12 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 3 trains that leave Olton (OLT) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Olton (OLT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 8 km
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42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Olton (OLT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Olton (OLT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:38 Olton (OLT) | 0h09 | 10:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:14, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 9m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 07:14 |
Last train 21:14 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Olton (OLT) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Olton (OLT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Olton (OLT) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 15:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 13:0017:00 - 19:00 Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 20:00 Sunday 11:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside Main Station Entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Outside station entrance
