The cheapest and fastest trains from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) 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 Snow Hill (BSW) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 3 trains that leave Olton (OLT) for Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) 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 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 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 Snow Hill (BSW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) 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 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 8 km
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Live departures
Olton (OLT) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Olton (OLT) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:44 Olton (OLT) | 0h15 | 06:59 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:44 Olton (OLT) | 0h15 | 15:59 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
Trains from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 17:44. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 13m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 17:44 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Olton (OLT) and Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) 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 Snow Hill (BSW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Olton (OLT) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) 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 Snow Hill (BSW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Olton (OLT) and Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
- 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
- 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
- Car Park: Birmingham Snow Hill (Council Managed)
- 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
- 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: Bus Stop SH4, at the front of the station on Colmore Row.
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