4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Cannock
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€4
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€7
Fastest journey on Sep 18
39 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
39 m
Trains on Sep 18
6
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Cannock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Cannock will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 6 trains from Birmingham to Cannock, including 6 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 39 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.
7:15 PM0h39Birmingham7:54 PMCannock€41One-way0 transfers- 5:45 PM0h39Birmingham6:24 PMCannock€41One-way0 transfers
- 7:45 AM0h39Birmingham8:24 AMCannock€91One-way0 transfers
- 8:45 AM0h39Birmingham9:24 AMCannock€91One-way0 transfers
- 11:45 AM0h39Birmingham12:24 PMCannock€91One-way0 transfers
- 8:45 AM0h39Birmingham9:24 AMCannock€91One-way0 transfers
- 7:45 AM0h39Birmingham8:24 AMCannock€91One-way0 transfers
- 11:45 AM0h39Birmingham12:24 PMCannock€91One-way0 transfers
- 10:45 AM0h39Birmingham11:24 AMCannock€91One-way0 transfers
- 7:15 PM0h39Birmingham7:54 PMCannock€41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Cannock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Cannock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, while a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 25 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€9 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Cannock:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Cannock costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Cannock take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
Live departures
Birmingham to Cannock train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Cannock trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W11405 | On time 10:15 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 10:54 AM Cannock station (CAO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W11406 | On time 10:45 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 11:24 AM Cannock station (CAO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W11409 | On time 11:15 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 11:54 AM Cannock station (CAO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| 7:45 AM Birmingham | 0h39 | 8:24 AM Cannock | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:45 AM Birmingham | 0h39 | 9:24 AM Cannock | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Cannock
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Cannock run on average 8 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 39m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 5:21 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Birmingham to Cannock trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Birmingham and Cannock from €4. 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 to Cannock
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Cannock 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 Cannock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Cannock
Most Birmingham to Cannock trains use the Birmingham New Street to Cannock station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Cannock train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Yardley Wood from Birmingham city centre
Yardley Wood is 7 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Yardley Wood train station facilities and services
Yardley Wood has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Yardley Wood.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Yardley Wood. 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Yardley Wood: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Yardley Wood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Yardley Wood: 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Cannock station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Cannock from Cannock city centre
Cannock train station facilities and services
Cannock has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cannock.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cannock: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cannock: Staff help available: No, 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 no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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