4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to London
Cheapest price on Oct 09
€11
Average ticket price on Oct 09
€39
Fastest journey on Oct 09
1 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Oct 09
1 h 19 m
Trains on Oct 09
124
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to London will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
On Fri, Oct 09, we found 124 trains from Birmingham to London, including 105 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 09 the direct trains cover the 163 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
On Fri, Oct 09 the slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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.
Y809318:36 PM2h18Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:54 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€111One-way0 transfers- C1791310:06 PM2h43Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:49 AMLondon Euston (EUS)€111One-way0 transfers
- P695389:36 PM2h35Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:11 AMLondon Euston (EUS)€111One-way0 transfers
- Y8086512:06 PM2h11Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:17 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€111One-way0 transfers
- Y8085911:36 AM2h14Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:50 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€111One-way0 transfers
W3393712:47 PM1h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:06 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€451One-way0 transfers- W339591:47 PM1h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:06 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€451One-way0 transfers
- W340513:47 PM1h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)5:06 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€451One-way0 transfers
- W340885:47 PM1h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:06 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€551One-way0 transfers
- W339576:47 PM1h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:06 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€451One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to London run on average 102 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 87 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 102 |
Direct trains 87 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Live departures
Birmingham to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to London trains for today, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 L37683 | On time 1:45 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 1h58 | 3:43 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C17801 | On time 2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h11 | 4:17 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37755 | 2:15 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h04 | 4:19 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01362 | On time 2:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h23 | 3:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33972 | On time 2:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 3:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80895 | On time 2:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 4:50 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80895 · C18008 | On time 2:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 4:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| L37708 | On time 2:45 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h03 | 4:48 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34145 | On time 2:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 4:08 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80900 | On time 3:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h11 | 5:17 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34060 | On time 3:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h23 | 4:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34236 | On time 3:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 4:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80903 · C18015 | On time 3:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 5:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80903 | On time 3:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 5:50 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37373 | On time 3:45 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 1h59 | 5:44 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34051 | On time 3:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 5:06 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80908 | On time 4:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h12 | 6:18 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37613 | On time 4:15 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h11 | 6:26 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34160 | 4:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h23 | 5:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34244 | 4:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 5:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C17796 · C17791 | 4:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 6:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| C17796 | 4:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 6:50 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37347 | On time 4:45 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 1h59 | 6:44 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34194 | On time 4:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h20 | 6:07 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80914 | On time 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h11 | 7:17 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37351 | On time 5:15 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h13 | 7:28 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34124 | 5:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h22 | 6:39 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33901 | 5:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 6:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80917 | 5:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 7:50 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80917 · C18025 | On time 5:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 7:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| L37901 | On time 5:45 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 1h58 | 7:43 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34088 | 5:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 7:06 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80920 | On time 6:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h11 | 8:17 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37386 | 6:15 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h11 | 8:26 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01365 | On time 6:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h22 | 7:39 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34152 | On time 6:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 7:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C17906 · C17876 | On time 6:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 8:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| C17906 | On time 6:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 8:50 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33957 | On time 6:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 8:06 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 G66652+W34242 | On time 6:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h49 | 8:41 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| C17747 | On time 7:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h11 | 9:17 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37959 | 7:15 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h15 | 9:30 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W00587 | On time 7:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 8:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80927 | On time 7:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 9:50 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80927 · C17863 | On time 7:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h51 | 9:27 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W34045 | 7:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 9:06 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00839+W33887 | On time 7:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h42 | 9:34 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| L37381 | 8:17 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h10 | 10:27 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33999 | On time 8:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 9:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80931 · C18005 | On time 8:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 10:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80931 | On time 8:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h18 | 10:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01302 | On time 8:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 10:08 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34268 | On time 9:11 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h36 | 10:47 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37543 | 9:15 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h00 | 11:15 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P69538 | 9:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h35 | 12:11 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P69538+W34259 | On time 9:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h04 | 11:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| C17913 | 10:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h43 | 12:49 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34219 | On time 10:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h01 | 12:18 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00797+W33864 | On time 10:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h49 | 1:11 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W33861 | On time 11:11 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 1:17 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37570 | 5:15 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 1h55 | 7:10 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33819 | 5:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 7:03 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80784 | 5:35 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h03 | 7:38 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80784 · C17991 | 5:35 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h49 | 7:24 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| L37364 | 5:45 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h01 | 7:46 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34056 | 5:50 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 7:18 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34019 | 6:05 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h26 | 7:31 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C17977 | 6:13 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h08 | 8:21 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37822 | 6:15 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 1h55 | 8:10 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34262 | 6:28 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 7:57 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C17944 | 6:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h12 | 8:48 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C29760 | 6:45 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 1h57 | 8:42 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34257 | 6:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 8:08 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80803 | 7:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 9:20 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37811 | 7:15 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 1h58 | 9:13 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34054 | 7:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 8:38 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34205 | 7:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h31 | 8:52 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80812 · C17880 | 7:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h49 | 9:25 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W33950 | 7:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 9:06 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80817 | 8:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h11 | 10:17 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37406 | 8:15 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h07 | 10:22 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34115 | 8:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h24 | 9:41 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34284 | 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 9:54 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80823 · C17884 | 8:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 10:24 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80823 | 8:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 10:50 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L38064 | 8:45 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h00 | 10:45 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33891 | 8:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 10:06 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80829 | 9:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h11 | 11:17 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37561 | 9:15 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h08 | 11:23 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34207 | 9:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 10:38 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33942 | 9:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 10:54 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80835 | 9:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 11:50 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80835 · C17854 | 9:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 11:24 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| C29758 | 9:45 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h02 | 11:47 AM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33940 | 9:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 11:06 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80841 | 10:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h11 | 12:17 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37967 | 10:15 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h05 | 12:20 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34271 | 10:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 11:38 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34041 | 10:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 11:54 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80847 | 10:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 12:50 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80847 · C17837 | 10:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 12:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| L37408 | 10:45 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 1h58 | 12:43 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34130 | 10:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 12:06 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80853 | 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h11 | 1:17 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34265 | 11:16 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h22 | 12:38 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34233 | 11:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 12:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80859 · C17874 | 11:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 1:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80859 | 11:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 1:50 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L38029 | 11:45 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 1h58 | 1:43 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33974 | 11:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 1:06 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80865 | 12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h11 | 2:17 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L38060 | 12:15 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h08 | 2:23 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33903 | 12:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 1:38 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33910 | 12:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 1:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C17802 | 12:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 2:50 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C17802 · C17806 | 12:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 2:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| L38001 | 12:45 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 1h58 | 2:43 PM London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33937 | 12:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 2:06 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80878 | 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h11 | 3:17 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33933 | 1:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 2:38 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33922 | 1:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 2:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80883 · C18016 | 1:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 3:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80883 | 1:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 3:50 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Birmingham to London
With around three direct trains from Birmingham to London per hour to choose from, it's always easy to find a suitable departure time. In fact, there are hundreds of trains between the two cities each week and a typical journey normally takes about one hour and 30 minutes.
Which train companies travel from Birmingham to London?
Most of the trains on the busy Birmingham to London route are operated by Virgin Trains. However, some of the days first and last trains are run by Chiltern Railways and some services are provided by, or in partnership with, CrossCountry Trains and East Midlands Trains.
How long is the train from Birmingham to London?
Train passengers from Birmingham can expect to reach London in just under one hour and 30 minutes. Some services are slightly faster while others, such as the late night Chiltern Railways train to London Marylebone, take about two hours from start to finish.
How many trains are there from Birmingham to London?
There are almost 150 direct trains to London from Birmingham each week. About 35 trains per day set off at intervals of approximately 20 minutes. The first train of the day leaves at around 5:15 a.m. and the last at about 11:00 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Birmingham to London?
Departure train station: Virgin Trains services from Birmingham to London normally depart from New Street Station. It is Birmingham's main station and easy to reach by bus or taxi. Access to trains from London is from the upper level, which is serviced by escalators and elevators. Some trains also leave from Birmingham Moor Street Station which is just a short walk from New Street and also well served by local buses.
Arrival train station:Trains to London from Birmingham mainly terminate at Euston Station. Euston is just a few minutes walk from King's Cross Station and from the Eurostar links at St Pancras International. Travelers can take the underground (Victoria and Northern lines) to their final destination or catch one of the many buses that stop by the station concourse. Services provided by carriers like Chiltern Railways might arrive at Marylebone Station or St Pancras Station. Both stations are close to bus stops and taxi stands.
FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to London
Most Birmingham to London trains use the Birmingham New Street to London Euston station pair, with some services arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and London 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 Moor Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Moor Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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 London Euston from London city centre
London Euston train station facilities and services
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, 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: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Getting to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Heathrow Terminal 5 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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