The cheapest and fastest trains from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 24 m
Trains on 18 Sept
16
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) 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 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 16 trains from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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.
W342718:421h24Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)10:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£91One-way0 changes
W342659:421h25Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)11:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)£101One-way0 changes
W342077:421h24Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)9:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£141One-way0 changes
W3380121:421h25Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)23:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)£141One-way0 changes
W3393311:421h24Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)13:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£151One-way0 changes
W3416014:431h23Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)16:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£151One-way0 changes
W3393311:421h24Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)13:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£151One-way0 changes
W3390310:421h24Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)12:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£151One-way0 changes
C0136212:421h24Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)14:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£151One-way0 changes
W3412415:421h24Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)17:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 111 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 56m.
The journey is about 19m faster (1h 23m by train vs 1h 42m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£27 vs £30). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34004_W34251 · C01368 | On time 6:24 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 1h33 | 7:57 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W34207 | On time 7:42 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 1h24 | 9:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34271 | On time 8:42 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 1h24 | 10:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34265 | On time 9:42 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 1h25 | 11:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33903 | On time 10:42 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 1h24 | 12:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33933 | On time 11:42 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 1h24 | 13:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01362 | On time 12:42 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 1h24 | 14:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34060 | On time 13:41 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 1h25 | 15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34160 | On time 14:43 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 1h23 | 16:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 5:42 |
Last train 20:42 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Warrington Bank Quay from Warrington city centre
Warrington Bank Quay is 1 km from Warrington city centre. Public transport options include:
Warrington Bank Quay train station facilities and services
Warrington Bank Quay has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, 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 Warrington Bank Quay.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Warrington Bank Quay. ATMs are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Warrington Bank Quay. 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 Warrington Bank Quay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington Bank Quay: 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 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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