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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times and prices for Oct 06

Cheapest

$28

Average

$38

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.

11:06AM2h44

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

01:50PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$281One-way

0 transfers

12:34PM4h14

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

04:48PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$341One-way

0 transfers

08:07AM3h14

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

11:21AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$341One-way

0 transfers

07:32AM3h26

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

10:58AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$371One-way

0 transfers

04:03PM2h37

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

06:40PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$601One-way

0 transfers

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 6

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Chiltern Railways	04:03PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h37	06:40PM London Paddington (PAD)	0 transfersDirect
West Midlands Railway	11:06AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h44	01:50PM London Paddington (PAD)	0 transfersDirect
West Midlands Railway	07:32AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	3h26	10:58AM London Paddington (PAD)	0 transfersDirect
Chiltern Railways	08:03AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h29	10:32AM London Paddington (PAD)	0 transfersDirect
West Midlands Railway	12:34PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	4h14	04:48PM London Paddington (PAD)	0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times and prices for Oct 06

Fastest Journey

2 h 29 m

Average

3 h 7 m

Trains per day

Distance

159 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for London Paddington (PAD) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

08:03AM2h29

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

10:32AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$611One-way

0 transfers

04:03PM2h37

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

06:40PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$601One-way

0 transfers

11:06AM2h44

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

01:50PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$281One-way

0 transfers

08:07AM3h14

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

11:21AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$341One-way

0 transfers

07:32AM3h26

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

10:58AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$371One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD)

Distance	99 miles (159 km)
Average train duration	1 h 53 min
Average train ticket price	$46 (€39)
Direct train	No
Train providers	West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or Chiltern Railways

Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) cover the 99 miles (159 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 53 min with our travel partners like West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or Chiltern Railways. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $18 (€15), but the average price of train tickets is $46 (€39).

Train providers: West Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) trains

Buy your official West Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry train tickets between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Paddington (PAD) from $22 (€19) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

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.

West Midlands Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: $22

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 53 min
Cheapest Price: $54
Virgin Trains frequency: 8 a day

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Paddington (PAD). They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 2 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: $70
CrossCountry frequency: 7 a day

Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains to London Paddington (PAD) from Birmingham New Street (BHM). It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) train information with Chiltern Railways:

Average Duration: 2 h 28 min
Cheapest Price: $39

FAQs: Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD)

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD).

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) can start from as little as $18 (€15) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) is $46 (€39); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) is on average 1 h 53 min for the 99 mile (159 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 4: 35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 10: 11 PM.

For the journey from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) you can take a train with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or Chiltern Railways. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Paddington (PAD) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 11 PM.

A day trip to London Paddington (PAD) from Birmingham New Street (BHM) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 53 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) by train is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Paddington (PAD) including taking a bus or train.

Trains departing from Birmingham New Street

Address

Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 3450774224

Distance from Birmingham New Street to city center

1.7 miles (2.7 km)

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05: 15 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 30 - 23: 00

How to get to this station?

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.

Nearest Airport

Birmingham International Airport
9 miles (15 km)

How to get to nearest airport?

You can take a direct train for 10 minutes from the station to the airport with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands or CrossCountry.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.

ATM

ATM machines are located on the paid concourse.

Taxi

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

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

Dining

Car Rentals

Avis | British Rental Car

Information Desk

In the middle of the station.

Accessibility

Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.

Trains arriving to London Paddington

Address

Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 3451652030

Distance from London Paddington to city center

3 miles (4.8 km)

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

How to get to this station?

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.

Nearest Airport

London Heathrow Airport
16 miles (25 km)

How to get to nearest airport?

The Heathrow Express departs from the station every 15 minutes and drives directly to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey takes about 20 minutes.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

ATM

Located next to the ticket office.

Taxi

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.

Lockers

Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.

Shopping

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

Dining

Car Rentals

Virtuo Car Hire | Hertz

Information Desk

Located near Platform 1.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.