The cheapest and fastest trains from Stevenage to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stevenage to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stevenage to Birmingham will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stevenage for Birmingham 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 132 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 48 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 Stevenage to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stevenage to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 132 km
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£66 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Stevenage to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Stevenage to Birmingham trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:17 Stevenage | 3h48 | 07:05 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:24 Stevenage | 3h24 | 06:48 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:17 Stevenage | 3h17 | 08:34 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:51 Stevenage | 3h14 | 09:05 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:47 Stevenage | 2h41 | 20:28 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stevenage to Birmingham
Trains from Stevenage to Birmingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:19, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 02:19 |
Last train 22:30 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, LNER, Thameslink from Stevenage to Birmingham trainsAvanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, LNER, Thameslink trains will get you between Stevenage and Birmingham from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Stevenage to Birmingham
The UK's original New Town, Stevenage in Hertfordshire, has no direct rail links with the West Midlands metropolis of Birmingham, but business and leisure travellers can make the trip using frequent indirect connections. Rail journeys involve just one change en route, usually in London or Peterborough, and most journey times take a little over two hours. Connections to Birmingham operate from early morning throughout the day until mid evening.
Which train companies travel from Stevenage to Birmingham?
Route options for this journey include taking Great Northern or Thameslink services from Stevenage to London King's Cross before transferring to Virgin Trains departures from London Euston to Birmingham New Street. An alternative route uses London North Eastern Railway departures to Peterborough to connect with Cross Country Trains routes to Birmingham. Sunday routes can use Chiltern Railways departures from London Marylebone or West Midlands Railway services from Euston.
How long is the train from Stevenage to Birmingham?
The fastest connection on the 95-mile route from Stevenage to Birmingham is a Virgin Trains service via London, taking two hours and 17 minutes to reach the West Midlands city. Other connections take from five to 20 minutes longer to complete the trip although Sunday journeys from Stevenage to Birmingham can take in excess of three hours.
How many trains are there from Stevenage to Birmingham?
Connections on this route are very frequent on weekdays, with three to four services from Stevenage to Birmingham every hour for most of the day. The first train leaves Stevenage just before 7:00 a.m. with departures available until mid-evening. Sunday schedules offer less frequent services, with fewer early morning options and longer journey times.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Stevenage to Birmingham?
Departure train station: Stevenage Station is on the western edge of the town centre, with local bus services stopping opposite the entrance on Lytton Way. The station has cash points, a coffee shop, a newsagent, free WiFi and a taxi rank.
Arrival train station: The modernised Birmingham New Street Station is located in the heart of Birmingham, with public transport available from bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street. Passenger facilities at the station include snack bars, a supermarket, luggage storage, bakeries, coffee shops, restaurants, WiFi and taxi ranks.
FAQs: Stevenage to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stevenage 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 Stevenage and Birmingham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:30 Saturday 06:45 - 21:30 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
- Car Park: Railway South Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: WC available on station concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage location: Long and short term car park areas
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall
- Car Park: No
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Closed Friday 16:00 - 18:00 Saturday 11:00 - 13:0015:00 - 17:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall Concourse. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday Closed, Friday 16:00-18:00, Saturday 11:00-13:00 and 15:00-17:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall Concourse. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday Closed, Friday 16:00-18:00, Saturday 11:00-13:00 and 15:00-17:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- 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: Picks up/sets down at public service bus stops on Vyse Street. Immediately in front of main entrance to station building and opposite.
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