The cheapest and fastest trains from Wigston to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigston to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wigston to Birmingham will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wigston for Birmingham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 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.
22:310h51Wigston23:22Birmingham£111One-way0 changes
22:310h51Wigston23:22Birmingham£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Wigston to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigston to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 56 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wigston to Birmingham
Trains from Wigston to Birmingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:25, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 51m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 2:25 |
Last train 23:02 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Wigston to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Wigston and Birmingham 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: Wigston to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wigston 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 Wigston and Birmingham
Most Wigston to Birmingham trains use the South Wigston to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Wigston and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Wigston station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Getting to South Wigston from Wigston city centre
South Wigston is 2 km from Wigston city centre. Public transport options include:
South Wigston train station facilities and services
South Wigston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at South Wigston.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at South Wigston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at South Wigston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at South Wigston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Both platforms may be accessed via ramps which have a moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Perry Barr from Birmingham city centre
Perry Barr is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Perry Barr train station facilities and services
Perry Barr has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Perry Barr.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Perry Barr. 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 Perry Barr: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Perry Barr: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Perry Barr: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, 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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