The cheapest and fastest trains from Solihull station (SOL) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Solihull station (SOL) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Solihull station (SOL) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 5 trains that leave Solihull station (SOL) for Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 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 Solihull station (SOL) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Solihull station (SOL) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 11 km
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46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Solihull station (SOL) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Solihull station (SOL) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) trains for today, Tuesday 23 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:55 Solihull station (SOL) | 0h18 | 14:13 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 24 December | |||||
![]() | 07:41 Solihull station (SOL) | 0h18 | 07:59 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:41 Solihull station (SOL) | 0h18 | 08:59 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Solihull station (SOL) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
Trains from Solihull station (SOL) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 13:55. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 18m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 06:11 |
Last train 13:55 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways from Solihull station (SOL) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Solihull station (SOL) and Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Solihull station (SOL) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Solihull station (SOL) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) 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 Snow Hill (BSW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Solihull station (SOL) and Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:35 - 00:00 Saturday 06:15 - 00:00 Sunday 09:10 - 23:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Between platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Between Platforms 1 & 2.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 21:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 07:00 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 None
- Car Park: Birmingham Snow Hill (Council Managed)
- 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
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 3 and also on Platform 2. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 2 and Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are only available from the first to last service.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bus Stop SH4, at the front of the station on Colmore Row.
