The cheapest and fastest trains from Winchester to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Winchester to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Winchester to Birmingham will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
Of the 6 trains that leave Winchester for Birmingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 10 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.
L48270+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+
W10360
C23382+
L47473+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+
W10515
L48274+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+
W10364
C23382+
G02061
C23382
C23388
C23382
C23382+
G02061
L48270+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+
W10360
L48274+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+
W10364Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Winchester to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winchester to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 162 km
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£53 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Winchester to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Winchester to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L48270+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ W10360 | On time 08:18 Winchester station (WIN) | 3h09 | 11:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
C23382+ G02061 | On time 08:31 Winchester station (WIN) | 2h34 | 11:05 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 1 change | |
C23382 | On time 08:31 Winchester station (WIN) | 2h20 | 10:51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23382+ L47473+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ W10515 | On time 08:31 Winchester station (WIN) | 3h25 | 11:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 changes | |
L48274+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ W10364 | On time 09:17 Winchester station (WIN) | 3h10 | 12:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
C23388 | On time 09:32 Winchester station (WIN) | 2h19 | 11:51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Winchester to Birmingham
Trains from Winchester to Birmingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 23:11 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Winchester to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Winchester and Birmingham from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Winchester to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Winchester 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 Winchester and Birmingham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30 Please note; these are the the opening times for the ticket office in the booking hall on platform 1. The ticket office on platform 2 is open from 06:15 - 08:40 Monday to Friday.
- Type of shops available: Marks and Spencer in the booking hall on Platform 2. (closed since March 2020.)
- Car Park: Smart Car
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London and Reading) is via ramp (1:18, 25m) from car park, drop-off etc. Access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton and Portsmouth) is step-free from forecourt (NB forecourt slopes away at 1:10). Platform 2 night gate has short 1:8 ramp. Access between platforms is via footbridge with lifts (available 24 hours), through subway (stepped) or via the street (745m, some narrow pavements and steep gradients)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are closed at 2030. The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is located on Platform 2. The seating complies with the Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 car park, platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Hill Bus Stop
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 16:00 Friday 07:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: The public service bus stop outside station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 10:3012:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 11:0012:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 11:0015:00 - 18:00 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Lichfield Road - under railway bridge at public service bus stop near to bottom of stairs for Platform 1 Walsall bound platform
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
- 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 available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- 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.
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