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The cheapest and fastest trains from Watford to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for 08 Jan
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
138 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Watford to Birmingham will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Fast trains
Of the 35 trains that leave Watford for Birmingham every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.
W06743 · W0568209:262h18
Bushey (BSH)11:44Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£131One-way
1 change
W0568209:382h06
Watford Junction (WFJ)11:44Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£131One-way
0 changes
W0565306:362h08
Watford Junction (WFJ)08:44Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£311One-way
0 changes
W06730 · W0567108:262h18
Bushey (BSH)10:44Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£311One-way
1 change
W06706 · W0565306:262h18
Bushey (BSH)08:44Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£311One-way
1 change
L0234509:311h17
Watford Junction (WFJ)10:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£631One-way
0 changes
L0234408:311h17
Watford Junction (WFJ)09:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£631One-way
0 changes
L0236907:311h17
Watford Junction (WFJ)08:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£681One-way
0 changes
P11060+W0296706:221h26
Watford High Street (WFH)07:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£801One-way
1 change
P50970+L0234509:141h34
Watford High Street (WFH)10:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£711One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Watford to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. 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 train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £25.
Distance: 138 km
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Watford to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Watford to Birmingham trains for today, Wednesday 7 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 19:57
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P50933+W02007 | Delayed 20:17 20:13Watford High Street (WFH) | 1h35 | 21:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P10826+W06884+W02002 | 20:18 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h09 | 22:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W02007 | 20:31 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h17 | 21:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W05798 | On time 20:37 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h07 | 22:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W05798+W02002 | On time 20:37 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h50 | 22:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P50966+W02001 | 21:28 Watford High Street (WFH) | 1h34 | 23:02 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P50972+W05802 | On time 21:43 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h40 | 00:23 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P50992+L02351 | 22:29 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h04 | 00:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P51020+L02354 | On time 23:28 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h04 | 01:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 8 January | |||||
| P10659+W02933 | On time 05:18 Bushey (BSH) | 2h42 | 08:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W08398 | On time 05:55 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h19 | 08:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W05892+W02060 | On time 06:15 Bushey (BSH) | 2h12 | 08:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P11060+W02967 | On time 06:22 Watford High Street (WFH) | 1h26 | 07:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W06706 · W05653 | On time 06:26 Bushey (BSH) | 2h18 | 08:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W05653 | On time 06:36 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h08 | 08:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W02674+W05507 · W05653 | On time 06:51 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h53 | 08:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| P11077+L02369 | On time 07:09 Bushey (BSH) | 1h39 | 08:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P11077+L02369 | On time 07:12 Watford High Street (WFH) | 1h36 | 08:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W06718 · W05662 | On time 07:26 Bushey (BSH) | 2h19 | 09:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P11083+W05662 | On time 07:29 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h16 | 09:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
P11083+W05662 · W05511+ C75390 | On time 07:29 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h09 | 09:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 changes | |
| L02369 | 07:31 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h17 | 08:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W08007+W02058 | On time 07:33 Bushey (BSH) | 1h54 | 09:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W05662 · W05511+C75390 | On time 07:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h00 | 09:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W05662 | On time 07:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h07 | 09:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P50944+L02344 | On time 08:09 Bushey (BSH) | 1h39 | 09:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P50944+L02344 | On time 08:12 Watford High Street (WFH) | 1h36 | 09:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W06730 · W05671 | On time 08:26 Bushey (BSH) | 2h18 | 10:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P50950+W05671 · W05515+C75392 | On time 08:29 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h09 | 10:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 changes | |
| P50950+W05671 | On time 08:29 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h15 | 10:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| L02344 | 08:31 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h17 | 09:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W08016+W02054 | On time 08:35 Bushey (BSH) | 1h52 | 10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W05671 · W05515+C75392 | On time 08:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h00 | 10:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W05671 | On time 08:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h06 | 10:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W06716+L02372 | On time 08:49 Bushey (BSH) | 2h06 | 10:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P50970+L02345 | On time 09:11 Bushey (BSH) | 1h37 | 10:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P50970+L02345 | On time 09:14 Watford High Street (WFH) | 1h34 | 10:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W06743 · W05682 | On time 09:26 Bushey (BSH) | 2h18 | 11:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P50976+W05682 | On time 09:29 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h15 | 11:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| P50976+W05682 · W05520+C75394 | On time 09:29 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h09 | 11:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 changes | |
| L02345 | 09:31 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h17 | 10:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W05682 · W05520+C75394 | On time 09:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h00 | 11:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W05682 | On time 09:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h06 | 11:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Watford to Birmingham
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Trains from Watford to Birmingham run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 1h 17m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 04:17 |
Last train 23:47 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Watford to Birmingham trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Watford and Birmingham from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 6m
Cheapest Price
£7
West Midlands Trains frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Price
£13
Avanti West Coast frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Trains from Watford to Birmingham
Taking the train is by far the easiest and quickest way to travel from Watford to Birmingham. Trains depart several times an hour, seven days a week, so travellers have plenty of options around the clock. For those planning a trip abroad, Birmingham International Airport may be just as convenient to reach from Watford as the major London airports.
Which train companies travel from Watford to Birmingham?
Virgin Trains and West Midlands Railway both offer many direct trains from Watford to Birmingham every day, at all times of day. West Midlands Railway provides the most frequent journeys and is the least expensive option, but Virgin Trains tend to be slightly faster. Both companies also offer indirect services in the early morning before 6 a.m. and in the late evening.
How long is the train from Watford to Birmingham?
When travelling directly with Virgin Trains, the journey to Birmingham from Watford takes just one hour six minutes at the quickest. On average, a West Midlands Railway service takes around 30-40 minutes longer than a Virgin Trains service. The longest advertised journey is an early morning indirect service that departs just before 1:00 a.m. and takes five hours 21 minutes.
How many trains are there from Watford to Birmingham?
Travellers can expect to find over 40 direct trains per day along this route, up to around 48. There will also usually be an additional three to six indirect trains each day. In total, this works out to around three trains per hour every hour, including at weekends. One of these will be a Virgin Trains service and one to two will be West Midlands Railway services. The first regular, direct service of the day departs just before 6:00 a.m. and the last departs at 10:45 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Watford to Birmingham?
Departure train station: Watford Junction is a centrally-located station and is a bus transport hub for the local area. Regular coach services run to Heathrow and Luton Airports, and it's possible to reach central London in just 16 minutes by train.
Arrival train station: Birmingham New Street has been recently revamped and is home to more restaurants, bars and shops than ever. The station is a major transport hub, not only for the local area but for the UK as a whole. Fast, direct trains depart for Birmingham International Airport every few minutes.
FAQs: Watford to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Watford 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.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
Yes, a day trip from Watford to Birmingham is feasible as the journey takes 1h 17m and covers a distance of 138 km. There are 19 trains per day for this route.
The cost of a train ticket from Watford to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £20.
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Birmingham is by train, costing approximately £7.
The train journey from Watford to Birmingham offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the English countryside, small towns, and sections of the Grand Union Canal, providing a pleasant and varied visual experience.
The train distance from Watford to Birmingham is 138 km.
Booking trains from Watford to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Watford to Birmingham departs at 23:47.
The train journey from Watford to Birmingham covers a distance of 138 km and takes approximately 1h 17m. Trains run 19 per day.
The train station in Watford that goes to Birmingham is Watford Junction (WFJ), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Yes, there is a direct train between Watford and Birmingham. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
The first train from Watford to Birmingham leaves at 4:17.
There is no night train service from Watford to Birmingham.
Trains from Watford to Birmingham run approximately 19 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Watford to Birmingham.
Yes, you can take the train from Watford to Birmingham.
To get from Watford to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Watford and Birmingham
Watford
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Watford is Watford Junction. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Watford Junction for your trip from Watford to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:00 Saturday 05:30 - 23:00 Sunday 06:30 - 22:30 Booking Office and Travel Centre
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Watford Junction
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from bay 1 of the bus station at the side of the railway station.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 21:00 Saturday 08:15 - 15:15 Sunday 09:15 - 16:30
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: Bushey Station
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility category C. This station does not have step-free access
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: behind the Ticket Office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Bushey
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Pinner Road for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop A in Pinner Road for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 10:00 Saturday 09:30 - 12:15
Shopping
- Type of shops available: High Street shops located nearby
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Level access to ticket office from street. Single island platform, accessible from entrance by staircase only
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Watford High Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Lower High Street for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop B in Lower High Street for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
- Metro: Watford London Underground station (Metropolitan line) is approximately 34 minutes' walk away
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your journey to Birmingham from Watford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- 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
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- 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
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
- 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.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Distance to city center
12 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Birmingham International
- 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.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station is adjacent to public bike parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for University
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect you from: For services towards Selly Oak / Longbridge / Redditch - the public bus stop QE (Vincent Drive) on the near side of New Fosse Way outside the station. For services towards Birmingham - the public bus stop QD (Vincent Drive) on the far side of New Fosse Way, opposite the station.
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