The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 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 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 35 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 49 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.
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C23764Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 62 km
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Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C23546 | On time 06:05 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h51 | 06:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L34670+ W10498 | On time 06:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h22 | 07:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W10499 | On time 07:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h00 | 08:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W09845+ C23600 | On time 07:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h08 | 08:18 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C23737 | On time 07:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h49 | 08:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23552 | On time 08:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h52 | 08:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23742 | On time 08:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h49 | 09:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23555 | On time 09:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h52 | 09:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23747 | On time 09:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h49 | 10:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23559 | On time 10:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h52 | 10:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23752 | On time 10:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h49 | 11:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23562 | On time 11:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h52 | 11:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23757 | On time 11:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h49 | 12:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23566 | On time 12:05 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h51 | 12:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23764 | On time 12:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h49 | 13:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23570 | On time 13:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h52 | 13:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23770 | On time 13:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h49 | 14:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23574 | On time 14:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h52 | 14:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23776 | On time 14:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h49 | 15:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23577 | On time 15:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h52 | 15:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23783 | On time 15:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h49 | 16:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23580 | On time 16:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h52 | 16:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23788 | On time 16:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h49 | 17:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23583 | On time 17:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h52 | 17:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23795 | On time 17:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h49 | 18:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L34700+ C23592 | On time 17:58 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h58 | 18:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C23241 | On time 18:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h49 | 19:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23588 | On time 19:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h52 | 19:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23236 | On time 19:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h53 | 20:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23590 | On time 20:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h52 | 20:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23235 | On time 20:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h47 | 21:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23831 | On time 21:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h52 | 21:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23252 | On time 22:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h50 | 22:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L34744 · L33280 | On time 22:09 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h11 | 23:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C23255 | On time 22:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h53 | 23:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 21:44 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- 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 may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- 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.
- 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.


