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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) without transferring at least once.
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington8:36 PM2h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:57 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$191One-way2 transfers- Y80931+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington8:36 PM2h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:27 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$191One-way1 transfer
- Y80883+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington1:36 PM2h42Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:18 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$191One-way1 transfer
- Y80878+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington1:06 PM2h39Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:45 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$191One-way1 transfer
- C17801+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington2:06 PM2h39Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:45 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$191One-way1 transfer
W33959+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington1:47 PM1h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:34 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$461One-way1 transfer- W33950+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington7:47 AM1h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:34 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1351One-way1 transfer
- W34130+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington10:47 AM1h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:34 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$601One-way1 transfer
- W34194+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington4:47 PM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)6:35 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$831One-way1 transfer
- W34271+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington10:17 AM1h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:06 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$721One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. 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 bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD):
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $36.
Other travel options to London Paddington (PAD) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
The journey is about 9m faster (2h 21m by train vs 2h 30m by car) and roughly $37 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($36 vs $73). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y80841+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 10:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h39 | 12:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| W34271+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 10:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h49 | 12:06 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80847 · C17837+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 10:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h16 | 12:52 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
| Y80847+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 10:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h42 | 1:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| W34130+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 10:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h47 | 12:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80853+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h39 | 1:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| W34265+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 11:16 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h50 | 1:06 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
| W33819+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 5:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h01 | 7:31 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80784+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 5:35 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h31 | 8:06 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80784 · C17991+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 5:35 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h17 | 7:52 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
| W34019+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 6:05 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h54 | 7:59 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| C17977+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 6:13 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h36 | 8:49 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| W34262+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 6:28 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 8:25 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| C17944+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 6:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h40 | 9:16 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| W34257+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 6:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h49 | 8:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80803+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 7:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h42 | 9:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| W34054+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 7:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h49 | 9:06 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| W34205+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 7:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 9:20 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80812 · C17880+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 7:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h17 | 9:53 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
| Y80812+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 7:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h42 | 10:18 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| W33950+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 7:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h47 | 9:34 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
 G66620+W34111+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 7:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h20 | 10:12 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
G01000+ G15041 | 8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h11 | 10:14 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G01000+ L37406+Tube from London Marylebone to London Paddington | 8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h36 | 10:39 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2 transfers | |
| Y80817+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 8:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h39 | 10:45 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| W34284+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h01 | 10:22 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 but you can travel from only $8 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 20:11. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 5:28 AM |
Last train 8:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Paddington (PAD) from $8. 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 New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) trains use the Birmingham New Street to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington from London city centre
London Paddington train station facilities and services
London Paddington 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: 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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
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