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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Tamworth
Showing times and prices for Jan 30
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
22 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Tamworth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Tamworth will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Birmingham for Tamworth on Fri, Jan 30, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 30 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
On Fri, Jan 30 the slowest trains will take 22 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.
07:03AM0h18
Birmingham07:21AMTamworth
€61One-way
0 transfers
07:49AM0h16
Birmingham08:05AMTamworth
€71One-way
0 transfers
09:09AM0h16
Birmingham09:25AMTamworth
€71One-way
0 transfers
06:03AM0h15
Birmingham06:18AMTamworth
€81One-way
0 transfers
04:09PM0h22
Birmingham04:31PMTamworth
€101One-way
0 transfers
06:03AM0h15
Birmingham06:18AMTamworth
€81One-way
0 transfers
09:09AM0h16
Birmingham09:25AMTamworth
€71One-way
0 transfers
07:49AM0h16
Birmingham08:05AMTamworth
€71One-way
0 transfers
07:03AM0h18
Birmingham07:21AMTamworth
€61One-way
0 transfers
04:09PM0h22
Birmingham04:31PMTamworth
€101One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Tamworth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Tamworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 22 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Tamworth train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Tamworth trains for today, Thursday, January 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 6:14 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C74921 | On time 8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h18 | 8:21 AM Tamworth station (TAM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C74755 | On time 8:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h19 | 8:28 AM Tamworth station (TAM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C74966 | On time 8:49 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h16 | 9:05 AM Tamworth station (TAM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C74757 | On time 9:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h19 | 9:28 AM Tamworth station (TAM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C74994 | On time 9:49 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h16 | 10:05 AM Tamworth station (TAM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75328 | On time 10:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h15 | 10:18 AM Tamworth station (TAM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 30 | |||||
| 6:03 AM Birmingham | 0h15 | 6:18 AM Tamworth | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Tamworth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Tamworth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 15m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 23:17 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country from Birmingham to Tamworth trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Tamworth from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15m
Cheapest Price
€5
CrossCountry frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
€10
West Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
14m
Cheapest Price
€27
Cross Country frequency
17 a day
FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Tamworth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Tamworth 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 Tamworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Tamworth can start from as little as €6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to Tamworth is €8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Birmingham to Tamworth is 15m to travel the 22 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Birmingham to Tamworth leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Birmingham to Tamworth leaves at 11:17 PM.
Yes,there are 6 direct trains a day from Birmingham to Tamworth with CrossCountry, Cross Country. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Birmingham to Tamworth, you can count on CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country for the best way to get you to Tamworth. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Birmingham and Tamworth and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Tamworth from Birmingham is worth doing with a journey time of 15m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Birmingham to Tamworth is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Tamworth including taking a bus and train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Tamworth
Birmingham
Tamworth
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your trip from Birmingham to Tamworth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- 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
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- 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
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
- 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.
Hamstead
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 13:00 Friday 07:00 - 13:0015:00 - 17:00 Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed None
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Hamstead
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When rail replacement buses are running, these will pick up and drop off outside the shops on Rocky Lane.
University
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- 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 located in the Booking Hall.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station is adjacent to public bike parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for University
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect you from: For services towards Selly Oak / Longbridge / Redditch - the public bus stop QE (Vincent Drive) on the near side of New Fosse Way outside the station. For services towards Birmingham - the public bus stop QD (Vincent Drive) on the far side of New Fosse Way, opposite the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Tamworth is Tamworth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Tamworth for your journey to Tamworth from Birmingham.
Tamworth
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 09:15 - 16:45 None
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available - A2B Taxis are at Tamworth Station on 01827 311 111. All taxis are accessible. Public waiting area for taxis
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located at the station front.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 23:45 Sunday 08:00 - 23:30
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:10-20:00, Saturday 06:10-20:00 and Sunday 09:15-16:45. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: N/A
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Tamworth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Outside the station entrance.
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