The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
€30
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham International Airport to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Of the 2 trains that leave Birmingham International Airport for London Paddington (PAD) on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 149 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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 bus and train for Birmingham International Airport to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 149 km
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham International Airport to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:33 AM Birmingham International Airport | 1h49 | 9:22 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:46 AM Birmingham International Airport | 2h31 | 10:17 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:16 PM Birmingham International Airport | 2h47 | 9:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport to London Paddington (PAD)
Trains from Birmingham International Airport to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:33, the last at 18:46. The fastest train covers the 149 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 149 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 07:33 |
Last train 18:46 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry from Birmingham International Airport to London Paddington (PAD) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry trains will get you between Birmingham International Airport and London Paddington (PAD) from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham International Airport to London Paddington (PAD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham International Airport to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham International Airport to London Paddington (PAD)
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
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