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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wales to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wales to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wales to Birmingham will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
To travel from Wales to Birmingham you need to make at least one change.
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G0084221:232h05Kiveton Park station (KVP)23:28Birmingham New Street (BHM)£421One-way1 change- G01170+G8943920:201h49Kiveton Park station (KVP)22:09Birmingham New Street (BHM)£421One-way1 change
- G01170+G8943920:231h46Kiveton Bridge (KIV)22:09Birmingham New Street (BHM)£421One-way1 change
- P24394+G0084221:262h02Kiveton Bridge (KIV)23:28Birmingham New Street (BHM)£421One-way1 change
- G01153+G8941914:251h39Kiveton Bridge (KIV)16:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)£491One-way1 change
- G01153+G8941914:251h39Kiveton Bridge (KIV)16:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)£491One-way1 change
- G01148+G8941212:231h41Kiveton Bridge (KIV)14:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)£621One-way1 change
- G01154+G8942315:231h43Kiveton Bridge (KIV)17:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£671One-way1 change
- G89416+W2988413:231h43Kiveton Bridge (KIV)15:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£671One-way1 change
- G01169+G8943819:241h43Kiveton Bridge (KIV)21:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)£491One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Wales to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wales to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 £8, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Wales to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Wales to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01148+G89412 | 12:20 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1h44 | 14:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G01148+G89412 | 12:23 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1h41 | 14:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W29884+G89416 | 13:20 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1h46 | 15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W29884+G89416 | 13:23 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1h43 | 15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G01153+G89419 | 14:21 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1h43 | 16:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G01153+G89419 | 14:25 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1h39 | 16:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G01154+G89423 | 15:20 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1h46 | 17:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G01154+G89423 | 15:23 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1h43 | 17:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G01161+G89427 | 16:20 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1h47 | 18:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G01161+G89427 | 16:23 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1h44 | 18:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W29909+G89430 | 17:13 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1h54 | 19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W29909+G89430 | 17:18 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1h49 | 19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Wales to Birmingham by train or coach
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Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Wales to Birmingham.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wales to Birmingham
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Trains from Wales to Birmingham run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 6:03 |
Last train 21:34 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Wales to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Wales and Birmingham from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wales to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wales 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 Wales and Birmingham
Most Wales to Birmingham trains use the Kiveton Bridge to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Wales and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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