Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train with Dockland Light Railway (DLR)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£61

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£61

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

2 h 24 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

2 h 24 m

Trains on 18 Sept

1

Distance

174 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) 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 Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), including 1 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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.

  • Avanti West Coast
    6:322h24
    Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)
    8:56Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £611One-way
    0 changes

Live departures

Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times

The table below shows live departures for Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Avanti West Coast5:32 Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)
2h24
7:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect

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Dockland Light Railway (DLR) as well as Thameslink offer trains services from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Dockland Light Railway (DLR), but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
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Train companies: Dockland Light Railway (DLR), Thameslink from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsDockland Light Railway (DLR), Thameslink trains will get you between Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) and Birmingham New Street (BHM). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Thameslink

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Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
2h 14m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£128
Thameslink frequency
28 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

Dockland Light Railway (DLR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Dockland Light Railway (DLR) Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest Dockland Light Railway (DLR) Price
£125
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) frequency
22 a day

FAQs: Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) 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.

FAQs
The train distance from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is 174 km.
The first train from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 5:02.
The last train from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) departs at 5:02.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
To get from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Booking trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Woolwich Arsenal to Birmingham New Street is mostly urban and industrial, passing through London suburbs and cities, so it's not typically considered scenic.
Yes, you can take the train from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).

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Important Stations and Airports in Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Most Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the London Euston to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Birmingham
Woolwich ArsenalWoolwich Arsenal station, Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, Greater London, SE18 6EU+44 3303339232ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Woolwich Arsenal from London city centre

Woolwich Arsenal is 13 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainDlr · 29m · £4 · every ~27 min
Dlr · 29m · £4 · every ~27 min
St Albans City - Gillingham, Kentish Town - Rainham, West Hampstead Thameslink - Rainham, Luton - Rainham, Kentish Town - Gillingham, Bedford - Rainham, Kentish Town - Gravesend, Kentish Town - Dartford, Kentish Town - Plumstead, West Hampstead Thameslink - Plumstead, St Albans City - Plumstead · 29m · £5 · every ~4 min
London Cannon Street - Dartford, London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street, London Cannon Street - Ramsgate, London Cannon Street - Barnehurst, London Cannon Street - Slade Green · 1h 0m · £13 · every ~13 min
BusN53 · 43m · £4 · every ~3 min
N1 · 45m · £61 · every ~2 min

Woolwich Arsenal train station facilities and services

Woolwich Arsenal has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Woolwich Arsenal.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Woolwich Arsenal.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Woolwich Arsenal. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Woolwich Arsenal: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Woolwich Arsenal: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Woolwich Arsenal: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to both platforms via lifts from the DLR station. Stepped access to both platforms via booking hall and station overbridge. Step free access from Car Park to Platform 1 via side gate with call device, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis (Black cabs) are available from the taxi rank, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: in booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Most popular train connections from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)

Most popular trains to and from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)

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