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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Smethwick to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Smethwick to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Smethwick to Birmingham will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 1 trains that leave Smethwick for Birmingham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 5 km distance in an average of 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 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.
13:380h07Smethwick13:45Birmingham£31One-way0 changes
- 13:380h07Smethwick13:45Birmingham£31One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Smethwick to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Smethwick to Birmingham 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 8m. 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: 5 km
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38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Smethwick to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Smethwick to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 13:38 Smethwick | 0h07 | 13:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Smethwick to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Smethwick to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 7m.
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways from Smethwick to Birmingham trainsWest Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Smethwick and Birmingham 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: Smethwick to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Smethwick 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Smethwick and Birmingham
Most Smethwick to Birmingham trains use the Smethwick Rolfe Street to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham Snow Hill. Use this guide to compare Smethwick and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Smethwick station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Getting to Smethwick Galton Bridge from Smethwick city centre
Smethwick Galton Bridge train station facilities and services
Smethwick Galton Bridge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Smethwick Galton Bridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Smethwick Galton Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Smethwick Galton Bridge: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Smethwick Galton Bridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Smethwick Galton Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are 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: No.
Getting to Smethwick Rolfe Street from Smethwick city centre
Smethwick Rolfe Street train station facilities and services
Smethwick Rolfe Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Smethwick Rolfe Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Smethwick Rolfe Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Smethwick Rolfe Street: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Smethwick Rolfe Street: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Smethwick Rolfe Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to The Hawthorns from Smethwick city centre
The Hawthorns is 1 km from Smethwick city centre. Public transport options include:
The Hawthorns train station facilities and services
The Hawthorns has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at The Hawthorns.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at The Hawthorns. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at The Hawthorns: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at The Hawthorns: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at The Hawthorns: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: 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.
Getting to Birmingham Moor Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Moor Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: 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.
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