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The cheapest and fastest trains from Orpington to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for 03 Jun
Cheapest price
£132
Average price
£132
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
184 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Orpington to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orpington to Birmingham will cost around £132 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £132.
Fast trains
To travel from Orpington to Birmingham you need to make at least 2 changes.
5:222h26Orpington7:48Birmingham£1321One-way2 changes- 8:242h24Orpington10:48Birmingham£1321One-way2 changes
- 9:372h11Orpington11:48Birmingham£1321One-way2 changes
- 10:242h24Orpington12:48Birmingham£1321One-way2 changes
- 11:382h10Orpington13:48Birmingham£1321One-way2 changes
- 11:382h10Orpington13:48Birmingham£1321One-way2 changes
- 12:382h10Orpington14:48Birmingham£1321One-way2 changes
- 13:382h10Orpington15:48Birmingham£1321One-way2 changes
- 14:382h10Orpington16:48Birmingham£1321One-way2 changes
- 15:382h10Orpington17:48Birmingham£1321One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Orpington to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Orpington 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 train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 184 km
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Live departures
Orpington to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Orpington to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 5:22 Orpington | 2h26 | 7:48 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 8:24 Orpington | 2h24 | 10:48 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 9:37 Orpington | 2h11 | 11:48 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
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Chiltern Railways as well as Southeastern offer trains services from Orpington to Birmingham.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Orpington to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Orpington to Birmingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 2h 54m.
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 184 km |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 5:09 |
Last train 22:08 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
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: Chiltern Railways, Southeastern from Orpington to Birmingham trainsChiltern Railways, Southeastern trains will get you between Orpington and Birmingham from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Chiltern Railways
About
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 #[+travelMode] #[+journey]: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance. syn p Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains #[+journey]. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 17m
Cheapest Price
£57
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
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
Optional seat reservation for £3. Free for Advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs allowed with lead
Quiet zone
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
£132
Southeastern frequency
7 a day
FAQs: Orpington to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orpington 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Orpington to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £43.
The train journey from Orpington to Birmingham covers a distance of 184 km and takes approximately 2h 54m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Orpington to Birmingham is 184 km.
The first train from Orpington to Birmingham leaves at 5:09.
The last train from Orpington to Birmingham departs at 22:08.
Trains from Orpington to Birmingham run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Orpington to Birmingham.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Orpington to Birmingham.
To get from Orpington to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Orpington to Birmingham.
The train station in Orpington that goes to Birmingham is Orpington station (ORP), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The cheapest way to get from Orpington to Birmingham is by coach, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Orpington to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Orpington to Birmingham offers a mix of urban and rural views, with sections passing through the scenic countryside of the Midlands, providing pleasant landscapes, especially during the spring and summer months.
A day trip from Orpington to Birmingham is not feasible as the travel time is 2h 54m. However, there are 4 trains per day covering a distance of 184 km.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Orpington to Birmingham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Orpington and Birmingham
Orpington
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Orpington is Orpington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Orpington for your trip from Orpington to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 21:00 Saturday 06:05 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2, 3/4 + 5- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 and 3/4 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platforms1/2 and 3/4 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on either side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Orpington
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E, near the exit from platform 5
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 Orpington.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation 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
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
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
WC
- 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.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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.
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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