The cheapest and fastest trains from York station (YRK) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York station (YRK) 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 York station (YRK) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 5 trains that leave York station (YRK) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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 York station (YRK) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York station (YRK) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 173 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£54 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
York station (YRK) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:25 York station (YRK) | 2h03 | 08:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:40 York station (YRK) | 2h26 | 10:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:36 York station (YRK) | 1h50 | 10:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:43 York station (YRK) | 2h23 | 12:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:44 York station (YRK) | 2h23 | 20:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets York station (YRK) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by train or coach
06 Nov
07 Nov
08 Nov
09 Nov
10 Nov
11 Nov
12 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from York station (YRK) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Distance 173 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 05:04 |
Last train 19:44 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, LNER, Cross Country from York station (YRK) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, LNER, Cross Country trains will get you between York station (YRK) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
Northern Rail (3)
LNER
first_transpennine_express
Cross Country
FAQs: York station (YRK) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in York station (YRK) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- 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.

