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The cheapest and fastest trains from Redditch to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for 20 Dec
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
20 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Redditch to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Redditch to Birmingham will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Redditch for Birmingham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 42 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.
13:310h42
Redditch14:13Birmingham
£61One-way
0 changes
09:010h41
Redditch09:42Birmingham
£81One-way
0 changes
06:310h41
Redditch07:12Birmingham
£81One-way
0 changes
16:010h41
Redditch16:42Birmingham
£91One-way
0 changes
16:010h41
Redditch16:42Birmingham
£91One-way
0 changes
06:310h41
Redditch07:12Birmingham
£81One-way
0 changes
09:010h41
Redditch09:42Birmingham
£81One-way
0 changes
13:310h42
Redditch14:13Birmingham
£61One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Redditch to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Redditch to Birmingham trains for today, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 06:37
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P05904 | On time 08:01 Redditch station (RDC) | 0h41 | 08:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P05906 | On time 08:31 Redditch station (RDC) | 0h42 | 09:13 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P05908 | On time 09:01 Redditch station (RDC) | 0h41 | 09:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P05910 | On time 09:31 Redditch station (RDC) | 0h42 | 10:13 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P05912 | On time 10:01 Redditch station (RDC) | 0h41 | 10:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P05914 | On time 10:31 Redditch station (RDC) | 0h42 | 11:13 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 20 December | |||||
| 06:31 Redditch | 0h41 | 07:12 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Redditch to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Redditch to Birmingham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 36m.
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
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 05:42 |
Last train 23:37 |
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
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Redditch to Birmingham trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Redditch and Birmingham from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
36m
Cheapest Price
£6
West Midlands Trains frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
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
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Redditch to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Redditch 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.
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 do a day trip from Redditch to Birmingham. The journey is 36m each way, covers a distance of 20 km, and train services run 9 times per day.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train between Redditch and Birmingham. The service operates 9 times per day, provided by West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
To get from Redditch to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Redditch to Birmingham is not particularly scenic, as it primarily travels through suburban areas and lacks significant natural landscapes or landmarks.
The train distance from Redditch to Birmingham is 20 km.
Booking trains from Redditch 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 Redditch to Birmingham covers a distance of 20 km and takes approximately 36m. Trains run 9 per day.
The first train from Redditch to Birmingham leaves at 5:42.
The cost of a train ticket from Redditch to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £8.
The last train from Redditch to Birmingham departs at 23:37.
The cheapest way to get from Redditch to Birmingham is by train, costing approximately £8.
Trains from Redditch to Birmingham run approximately 9 times per day.
There is no night train service from Redditch to Birmingham.
The train station in Redditch that goes to Birmingham is Redditch station (RDC), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Redditch to Birmingham.
Yes, you can take the train from Redditch to Birmingham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Redditch and Birmingham
Redditch
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Redditch is Redditch. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Redditch for your trip from Redditch to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:15 - 19:00 Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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 accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the car park, outside the Booking Hall.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Redditch
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station car park.
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 Redditch.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:30 - 15:00 None
Distance to city center
10 kmParking
- Car Park: Park and Ride
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- 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 in the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilet is located in the Booking Hall; this toilet is operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours for passengers who do not possess a RADAR key: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 09:30-15:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Longbridge
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus stop to the left of the station entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- 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 located in the Booking Hall.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station is adjacent to public bike parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for University
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect you from: For services towards Selly Oak / Longbridge / Redditch - the public bus stop QE (Vincent Drive) on the near side of New Fosse Way outside the station. For services towards Birmingham - the public bus stop QD (Vincent Drive) on the far side of New Fosse Way, opposite the station.
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