The cheapest and fastest trains from Stratford to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to Birmingham will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Stratford to Birmingham you need to make at least 2 changes.
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+
W08402
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+
P05922 · W08403
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Marylebone+
C90852
G23466+
Tube from Farringdon to London Marylebone+
C90852
P63556+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+
C90848
G24920+
L16762+
C72315
P23515+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W01949
P63558+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W01947
G23497+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+
W01949
G23466+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+
W01947Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stratford to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stratford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 166 km
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3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stratford to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Stratford to Birmingham trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+ W05677 | On time 08:01 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 3h13 | 11:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
P75045+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+ C90849 | On time 08:01 Stratford International (SFA) | 3h04 | 11:05 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 changes | |
G24897+ Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+ C90849 | On time 08:05 Maryland (MYL) | 3h00 | 11:05 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 changes | |
P74421+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+ C90851 | On time 08:11 Stratford International (SFA) | 3h23 | 11:34 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 changes | |
P74421+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W02053 | On time 08:11 Stratford International (SFA) | 2h16 | 10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+ W02053 | On time 08:15 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 2h12 | 10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
G23842+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+ W02053 | On time 08:16 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 2h11 | 10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
G24919+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W02053 | On time 08:20 Maryland (MYL) | 2h07 | 10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+ W02051 | On time 08:21 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 2h27 | 10:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
G24919+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+ W02051 | On time 08:23 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 2h25 | 10:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Marylebone+ C90851 | On time 08:25 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 3h09 | 11:34 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 1 change | |
G24928+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W02051 | On time 08:28 Maryland (MYL) | 2h20 | 10:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
G24935+ Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+ C90851 | On time 08:35 Maryland (MYL) | 2h59 | 11:34 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 changes | |
P74997+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ L02373 | On time 08:47 Stratford International (SFA) | 2h11 | 10:58 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
G24957+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ L02373 | On time 08:50 Maryland (MYL) | 2h08 | 10:58 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
P75044+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+ C90853 | On time 09:01 Stratford International (SFA) | 3h04 | 12:05 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 changes | |
G24970+ Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+ C90853 | On time 09:05 Maryland (MYL) | 3h00 | 12:05 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stratford to Birmingham
Trains from Stratford to Birmingham run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 22:38 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Southeastern from Stratford to Birmingham trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Southeastern trains will get you between Stratford and Birmingham from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stratford to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stratford and Birmingham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Southern ticket office 09:00-16:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 Sun
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are available.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Note that these are Council-owned cycle racks, located outside the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services for Greater Anglia, London Overground, and TfL Rail will depart from: Montfichet Road, Bus Stop W, for Eastbound services - map here
- Metro: London Underground Central Line and Jubilee Lines and Docklands Light Railway.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 22:00 Saturday 06:15 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: WH Smiths
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access to all platforms via lifts.Pedestrian access to the international station from the regional station either via Westfield shopping centre or the roadway to the second entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: on platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park and alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Textphone 0800 783 4548
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
- Metro: Docklands Light Railway is available at the station for onward connection to London Underground and DLR stations.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 13:15 Saturday 06:40 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: An accessible ticket machine is located within the stations ticket hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services cannot operate from this station. Stratford (London) station is 10 minute signposted walk. Click here for map of walking route
- 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 - 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.
- 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.
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