Orpington to Birmingham train

Sat 29 Nov
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Avanti West Coast
Regionale
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Deutsche Bahn
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Orpington to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 30 Nov

Cheapest price

£42

Average price

£54

Fastest journey

3 h 15 m

Average duration

3 h 31 m

Trains per day

3

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 £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Orpington for Birmingham 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 184 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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.

Avanti West Coast
06:333h15
Orpington
09:48Birmingham
£421One-way
0 changes
Chiltern Railways
07:383h29
Orpington
11:07Birmingham
£591One-way
0 changes
Chiltern Railways
08:203h50
Orpington
12:10Birmingham
£601One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Orpington to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £44.

Distance: 184 km

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£56

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£10

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3h 38m

Average total duration

3h 8m

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3h 25m

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2h 55m

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Live departures

Orpington to Birmingham train times

The table below shows live departures for Orpington to Birmingham trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 05:03
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
chiltern_railways07:08 Orpington
3h28
10:36 Birmingham0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Orpington to Birmingham

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Trains from Orpington to Birmingham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 2h 51m.

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 £8
Distance
184 km
Average train duration
3h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
£44
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
2h 51m
First train
04:32
Last train
22:08
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 £8

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.

FAQs
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.
The cheapest way to get from Orpington to Birmingham is by coach, costing approximately £8.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.
The cost of a train ticket from Orpington to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £44, while the average price tends to be around £56.
The train distance from Orpington to Birmingham is 184 km.
The last train from Orpington to Birmingham departs at 22:08.
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.
There is no night train service from Orpington to Birmingham.
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 covers a distance of 184 km and takes approximately 2h 51m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train station in Orpington that goes to Birmingham is Orpington station (ORP), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The first train from Orpington to Birmingham leaves at 4:32.
Trains from Orpington to Birmingham run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no direct train service available 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 coach and train.
A day trip from Orpington to Birmingham is not feasible as the travel time is 2h 51m. However, there are 4 trains per day covering a distance of 184 km.

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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
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
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
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platforms1/2 and 3/4 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: on either side of station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
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

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