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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stevenage to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
4
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 £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 4 trains that leave Stevenage for Birmingham every day 4 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 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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.
8:452h53Stevenage11:38Birmingham£451One-way0 changes
8:012h26Stevenage10:27Birmingham£471One-way0 changes- 14:453h00Stevenage17:45Birmingham£491One-way0 changes
15:473h19Stevenage19:06Birmingham£751One-way0 changes
- 8:012h26Stevenage10:27Birmingham£471One-way0 changes
- 8:452h53Stevenage11:38Birmingham£451One-way0 changes
- 14:453h00Stevenage17:45Birmingham£491One-way0 changes
- 15:473h19Stevenage19:06Birmingham£751One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stevenage to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train 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 £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 £10, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 132 km
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3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stevenage to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Stevenage to Birmingham trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 W32889+ Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+W33964 | On time 9:15 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h33 | 11:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W45489+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+W34286 | 9:30 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h27 | 11:57 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G00960+W32874 | Delayed 9:54 9:45Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h53 | 12:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W45430+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+W33924 | Delayed 9:03 10:01Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h26 | 12:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W32884+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+W33944 | On time 10:17 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h31 | 12:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W45472+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+C01372 | 10:31 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h25 | 12:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G00964+W32875 | Delayed 10:54 10:45Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h53 | 13:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W45402+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+W33919 | 11:01 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h26 | 13:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W34238+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+W32869 | Delayed 11:16 11:19Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h29 | 13:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W34290+W45482+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston | 11:31 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h25 | 13:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G00966+W32871 | Delayed 11:54 11:45Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h53 | 14:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W34208+W45436+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston | 12:01 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h26 | 14:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W32872+W34214+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston | On time 12:17 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h31 | 14:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W45473+W34292+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston | 12:31 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h26 | 14:57 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
L37691+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Marylebone+ C10128 | On time 12:39 Stevenage station (SVG) | 3h55 | 16:34 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 changes | |
| W32938+G00969 | On time 12:45 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h53 | 15:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W32886+L37905+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone | 12:47 Stevenage station (SVG) | 3h18 | 16:05 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 changes | |
| W45399+W33962+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston | On time 13:02 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h25 | 15:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| L37706+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Marylebone+C10114 | On time 13:09 Stevenage station (SVG) | 3h56 | 17:05 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 changes | |
| W32882+W34232+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston | On time 13:17 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h31 | 15:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W32882+L37691+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone | On time 13:17 Stevenage station (SVG) | 3h17 | 16:34 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 changes | |
| W45491+W34289+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston | 13:31 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h25 | 15:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C10161+L37690+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Marylebone | 13:39 Stevenage station (SVG) | 3h54 | 17:33 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 changes | |
| W32926+G00973 | On time 13:45 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h53 | 16:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W32890+L37706+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone | 13:47 Stevenage station (SVG) | 3h18 | 17:05 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 changes | |
| 8:01 Stevenage | 2h26 | 10:27 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stevenage to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stevenage to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:19, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 2:19 |
Last train 22:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Thameslink from Stevenage to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Thameslink trains will get you between Stevenage and Birmingham from £10. 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
Most Stevenage to Birmingham trains use the Stevenage to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Stevenage and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Stevenage station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Stevenage train station facilities and services
Stevenage has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stevenage.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stevenage. ATMs are available at Stevenage.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stevenage.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stevenage: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stevenage: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stevenage: 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.
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 International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: 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.
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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