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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
10 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
11 m
Trains on 03 Sept
6
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Bromwich to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from West Bromwich to Birmingham will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 6 trains from West Bromwich to Birmingham, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 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.
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Y80944Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Bromwich to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £1 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £1, while a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 8 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£1 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from West Bromwich to Birmingham:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from West Bromwich to Birmingham costing on average £3.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 35m.
The journey is about 16m faster (11m by train vs 27m by car) and roughly £0.32 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£1 vs £2). 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 West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for West Bromwich to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y80944 | 8:03 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 0h12 | 8:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38548 | 8:20 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 0h12 | 8:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80945 | 8:33 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 0h12 | 8:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34207 | 8:56 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 0h10 | 9:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80948 | 9:03 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 0h12 | 9:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45217 | 9:20 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 0h10 | 9:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from West Bromwich to Birmingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £1 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 12m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £1 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Elegant modern dining in Edgbaston with refined tasting menus and polished service in a calm, intimate setting.
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Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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Most West Bromwich to Birmingham trains use the Sandwell & Dudley to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare West Bromwich and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sandwell & Dudley is 1 km from West Bromwich city centre. Public transport options include:
Sandwell & Dudley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sandwell & Dudley.
Ticket office support is available at Sandwell & Dudley. 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.
Available at Sandwell & Dudley: Parking, WC.
Available at Sandwell & Dudley: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sandwell & Dudley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Tame Bridge Parkway is 3 km from West Bromwich city centre. Public transport options include:
Tame Bridge Parkway has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Tame Bridge Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Tame Bridge Parkway. 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.
Available at Tame Bridge Parkway: Parking.
Available at Tame Bridge Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tame Bridge Parkway: 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 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 outside the Ticket Office, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
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 storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Aston is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Aston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Aston.
Ticket office support is available at Aston. 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.
Available at Aston: Parking.
Available at Aston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aston: 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 no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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