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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Roby to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Roby to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Roby to Birmingham will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 3 trains that leave Roby 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 122 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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 Roby to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Roby to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 122 km
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£43 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Roby to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Roby to Birmingham trains for today, Wednesday 31 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:37 Roby | 2h15 | 16:52 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 1 January | |||||
| 04:58 Roby | 3h08 | 08:06 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Roby to Birmingham
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Trains from Roby to Birmingham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 122 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 122 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 04:56 |
Last train 21:01 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Roby to Birmingham trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Roby and Birmingham from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Roby to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Roby 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Roby and Birmingham
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:59 Saturday 05:40 - 23:59 Sunday 09:45 - 17:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts available .
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Liverpool Road - for Liverpool opposite the station, for Wigan adjacent to the station.
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Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- 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
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- 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
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- 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
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- 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.
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