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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornton Heath to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornton Heath to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thornton Heath to Birmingham will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 2 trains that leave Thornton Heath for Birmingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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.
13:192h29Thornton Heath15:48Birmingham£271One-way0 changes- 9:032h24Thornton Heath11:27Birmingham£601One-way0 changes
- 9:032h24Thornton Heath11:27Birmingham£601One-way0 changes
- 13:192h29Thornton Heath15:48Birmingham£271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Thornton Heath to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Thornton Heath 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 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 172 km
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£39 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Thornton Heath to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Thornton Heath to Birmingham trains for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33373+ G27156+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 8:52 8:15Thornton Heath station (TTH) | 3h33 | 11:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| L38505+G27172+Tube from London Victoria to London Marylebone | Delayed 9:00 8:44Thornton Heath station (TTH) | 3h23 | 12:07 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2 changes | |
| W33378+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+G27187 | Delayed 9:49 9:13Thornton Heath station (TTH) | 3h35 | 12:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Thornton Heath to Birmingham by coach or train
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Why book with Omio vs Chiltern Railways?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thornton Heath to Birmingham
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Trains from Thornton Heath to Birmingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 22:14 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, Southern from Thornton Heath to Birmingham trainsChiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, Southern trains will get you between Thornton Heath 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: Thornton Heath to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath and Birmingham
Most Thornton Heath to Birmingham trains use the Thornton Heath to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham Moor Street. Use this guide to compare Thornton Heath and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Thornton Heath station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Thornton Heath train station facilities and services
Thornton Heath has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Thornton Heath.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Thornton Heath. ATMs are available at Thornton Heath.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Thornton Heath.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Thornton Heath: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Thornton Heath: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Thornton Heath: 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 all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is in the Booking Hall near the cash machine, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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: No, 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 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.
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.
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