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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 30 Aug
£12
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£12
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
39 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
46 m
Trains on 30 Aug
6
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Worcester to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Worcester to Birmingham will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 6 trains from Worcester to Birmingham, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 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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W88023The table below shows live departures for Worcester to Birmingham trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00937+ Y15273 | Delayed 8:14 8:32Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 1h13 | 9:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y81133 | On time 8:47 Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h59 | 9:46 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01061+ W35363 | Delayed 8:26 9:13Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h42 | 9:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y81110 | On time 12:15 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 1h01 | 13:16 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01070+ W35370 | Delayed 11:26 12:15Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h40 | 12:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17055 | On time 12:24 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 0h45 | 13:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81141 | On time 12:47 Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h59 | 13:46 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01072+ W35372 | Delayed 12:26 13:12Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h43 | 13:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y81112 | On time 13:15 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 1h01 | 14:16 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17060 | On time 13:24 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 0h45 | 14:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81143 | On time 13:47 Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h59 | 14:46 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81114 | On time 14:15 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 1h01 | 15:16 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01076+ W35375 | Delayed 13:26 14:15Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h40 | 14:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17063 | On time 14:24 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 0h45 | 15:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81145 | On time 14:47 Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h59 | 15:46 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81116 | On time 15:15 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 1h01 | 16:16 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01079+ W35377 | Delayed 14:26 15:15Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h40 | 15:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17065 | On time 15:24 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 0h45 | 16:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81147 | On time 15:47 Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h59 | 16:46 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01081+ W35380 | Delayed 15:26 16:13Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h42 | 16:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y81118 | On time 16:15 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 1h01 | 17:16 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17066 | On time 16:24 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 0h45 | 17:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81149 | On time 16:47 Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h59 | 17:46 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81120 | On time 17:15 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 1h01 | 18:16 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17068 | On time 17:24 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 0h45 | 18:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81123 | On time 17:47 Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h59 | 18:46 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81072 | On time 18:15 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 1h01 | 19:16 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00725+ W35386 | Delayed 17:26 18:15Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0h40 | 18:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17070 | On time 18:24 Worcester Foregate Street (WOF) | 0h45 | 19:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Worcester to Birmingham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 46m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 23:06 |
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Discover the best of Birmingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Birmingham trip today.
Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
Science museum with interactive galleries on industry, transport and invention, making it a strong family-friendly visit.
Independent museum in a converted factory, exploring Birmingham's pen trade with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.
Creative district with street art, independent shops and converted industrial buildings, popular for urban walks and photography.
Historic quarter known for jewellery workshops, heritage trails, museums and distinctive Georgian and Victorian streetscapes.
Waterside district of canals, bars and cultural venues, ideal for strolling, boat trips and seeing Birmingham's industrial past.
A Birmingham-born curry with spiced meat in rich tomato gravy. It reflects the city’s famed Balti Triangle and its South Asian culinary heritage.
A slow-cooked stew of beef, vegetables and stock topped with sliced potatoes. A Black Country classic closely associated with the Birmingham area.
Pork offal sausage traditionally served with peas, mash and gravy. It is a long-standing working-class dish from the Black Country near Birmingham.
Elegant modern dining in Edgbaston with refined tasting menus and polished service in a calm, intimate setting.
Popular Jewish-style deli and restaurant famous for piled-high sandwiches, baked treats and relaxed daytime dining.
Lively Indian restaurant in the Balti Triangle, known for Balti dishes cooked in pressed-steel bowls and a bustling local atmosphere.
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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Birmingham New Street -> Bullring, Birmingham
London Midland provides direct trains from Worcester to Birmingham. The weekday schedule begins with an early morning departure. There are around 6 trains an hour throughout the day until the final departure from Worcester late in the evening. Journey times range from 40 minutes to an hour and 20 minutes. The Sunday schedule features no early morning trains and a slightly reduced frequency. Weekday off-peak day return fares are available from 8:45 am. onwards.
Trains from Worcester to Birmingham depart from 2 stations, Shrub Hill, to the east of the centre, or Foregate Street, in the heart of the city. It is around 10 minutes on foot between the stations. Bus stops on Shrub Hill Road connect the station to the city centre and Worcester bus station. Foregate Street is close to the bus station and has local bus stops by the entrance and nearby on Sansome Street. Both stations have taxi ranks.
Birmingham is a cosmopolitan and colourful Midlands metropolis, celebrated both for its industrial heritage and its modern cultural attractions. Highlights for visitors range from the city's Jewellery Quarter and the Cadbury World chocolate museum to its famous Balti restaurants. Trains from Worcester to Birmingham arrive at New Street, Moor Street or Snow Hill stations, located close together in the city centre. New Street is around 5 minutes on foot from Snow Hill or Moor Street and has bus stops close by on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street. Snow Hill has a Midland Metro tram stop beside the station entrance for connections across the city and region. Moor Street has bus connections from stops nearby on Queensway.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Worcester 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.

Most Worcester to Birmingham trains use the Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham Snow Hill. Use this guide to compare Worcester and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Worcester Foregate Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Worcester Foregate Street.
Ticket office support is available at Worcester Foregate Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Worcester Foregate Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Worcester Foregate Street: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Worcester Foregate Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, 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 available by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Worcester Shrub Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Worcester Shrub Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Worcester Shrub Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Worcester Shrub Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Worcester Shrub Hill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Worcester Shrub Hill: 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 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: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. 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 Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: 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 available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
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