First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£126
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£132
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
3 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
3 h 22 m
Trains on 04 Sept
16
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £132 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £126.
On Fri 04 Sept, we found 16 trains from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 24 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £132.
Distance: 157 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£132 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A coach is £103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average £132.
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 44m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 13m by train vs 2h 14m by car). Tickets start at around £132 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Cross Country.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for tomorrow, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:29 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h16 | 8:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:14 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h24 | 9:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:15 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h23 | 10:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h25 | 11:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h25 | 12:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h25 | 13:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h25 | 14:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h25 | 15:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h25 | 16:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h25 | 17:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h32 | 18:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h25 | 19:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h25 | 20:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:14 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h24 | 21:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:14 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h24 | 22:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £126 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:46, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £126 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 0:46 |
Last train 20:15 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stansted Mountfitchet has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Cork House
Wi-Fi is available at Stansted Mountfitchet.
Ticket office support is available at Stansted Mountfitchet.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Parking, WC.
Available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Staff help available: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, 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: No.
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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
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 storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.