The cheapest and fastest trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
174 km
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.
Of the 1 trains that leave Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 174 km
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2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:04 Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 2h44 | 09:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) or Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 10:20. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 10:20 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Dockland Light Railway (DLR), Thameslink from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Dockland Light Railway (DLR), Thameslink trains will get you between Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 06:40 - 21:10 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: dry cleaner
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room On Platform 1 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside of the station
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.

