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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 8 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for London Waterloo (WAT) on Tue, Jul 14, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 163 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Tue, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 48 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.
10:11 PM2h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:17 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$291One-way0 transfers
2:36 PM2h23Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:59 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$361One-way0 transfers- 7:36 AM2h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:25 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$361One-way0 transfers
11:03 AM2h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:51 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$421One-way0 transfers- 8:36 AM2h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:25 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$431One-way0 transfers
- 10:11 PM2h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:17 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$291One-way0 transfers
- 2:36 PM2h23Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:59 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$361One-way0 transfers
- 8:06 AM2h46Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:52 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$511One-way0 transfers
- 6:36 AM2h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:23 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$921One-way0 transfers
- 11:03 AM2h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:51 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$421One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 18m. 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: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m 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 Waterloo (WAT):
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
The journey is about 32m faster (2h 18m by train vs 2h 50m by car) and roughly $49 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($47 (€39) vs $96 (€79)). 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 Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y80817+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | On time 8:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h46 | 10:52 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W34115+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | On time 8:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 10:16 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W34284+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | On time 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h08 | 10:29 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
W34284+ G27781+ L22369+Tube from Queens Park (London) to London Waterloo | On time 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h41 | 11:02 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3 transfers | |
| Y80823 · C17884+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | On time 8:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h23 | 10:59 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Waterloo (WAT)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (163 km) distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 101 miles (163 km) |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 5:13 AM |
Last train 10:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Waterloo (WAT) from $8 (€6). 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 Waterloo (WAT)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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