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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
44 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
46 m
Trains on 18 Sept
25
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) 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 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 25 trains from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), including 25 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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.
W1122513:181h08Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)14:26Birmingham New Street (BHM)£31One-way0 changes- W112016:231h11Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)7:34Birmingham New Street (BHM)£41One-way0 changes
- C168816:120h48Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)7:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£51One-way0 changes
- W1122212:181h08Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)13:26Birmingham New Street (BHM)£51One-way0 changes
- C1689213:120h48Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)14:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£51One-way0 changes
W452178:460h44Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)9:30Birmingham New Street (BHM)£61One-way0 changes- G385445:320h44Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)6:16Birmingham New Street (BHM)£61One-way0 changes
- G3856012:460h45Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)13:31Birmingham New Street (BHM)£61One-way0 changes
- C168816:120h48Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)7:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£51One-way0 changes
- C1689012:120h48Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN)13:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 49 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 1m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 54m versus 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G38544 | On time 5:32 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h44 | 6:16 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16881 | 6:12 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h48 | 7:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11201 | 6:23 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 1h11 | 7:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45244 | 6:44 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h48 | 7:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16882 | 7:10 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h50 | 8:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11204 | 7:18 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 1h08 | 8:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38548 | 7:44 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h48 | 8:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16883 | 8:10 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h50 | 9:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11207 | 8:18 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 1h08 | 9:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45217 | 8:46 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h44 | 9:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16885 | 9:12 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h48 | 10:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11212 | 9:18 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 1h08 | 10:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38552 | 9:44 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h48 | 10:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16887 | 10:12 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h48 | 11:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11214 | 10:18 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 1h08 | 11:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38556 | 10:44 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h48 | 11:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16889 | 11:12 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h48 | 12:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11219 | 11:18 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 1h08 | 12:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38558 | 11:44 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h48 | 12:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16890 | 12:12 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h48 | 13:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11222 | 12:18 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 1h08 | 13:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38560 | 12:46 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h45 | 13:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16892 | 13:12 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h48 | 14:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11225 | 13:18 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 1h08 | 14:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38562 | 13:44 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) | 0h48 | 14:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 20:44. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 44m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 6:18 |
Last train 20:44 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) 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 Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Wellington (Shropshire) to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) 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 Wellington (Shropshire) from Wellington city centre
Wellington (Shropshire) train station facilities and services
Wellington (Shropshire) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wellington (Shropshire). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wellington (Shropshire): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wellington (Shropshire): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wellington (Shropshire): 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 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 on platform one, 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.
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