The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS)
Cheapest price on Sep 05
zł28
Average ticket price on Sep 05
zł33
Fastest journey on Sep 05
49 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
51 m
Trains on Sep 05
21
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) 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 South Wigston (SWS) will cost around zł33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł28.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 21 trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS), including 11 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 51 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.
G666196:52 AM0h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:43 AMSouth Wigston (SWS)zł281One-way0 transfers
G666217:52 AM0h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:43 AMSouth Wigston (SWS)zł281One-way0 transfers
G666536:52 PM0h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:41 PMSouth Wigston (SWS)zł281One-way0 transfers
G666567:52 PM0h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:43 PMSouth Wigston (SWS)zł281One-way0 transfers
G00804 · G010477:22 AM1h00Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:22 AMSouth Wigston (SWS)zł321One-way1 transfer
G666536:52 PM0h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:41 PMSouth Wigston (SWS)zł281One-way0 transfers
G666196:52 AM0h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:43 AMSouth Wigston (SWS)zł281One-way0 transfers
G666217:52 AM0h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:43 AMSouth Wigston (SWS)zł281One-way0 transfers
G6662810:52 AM0h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:43 AMSouth Wigston (SWS)zł321One-way0 transfers
G666269:52 AM0h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:43 AMSouth Wigston (SWS)zł421One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł26, while a train costs an average of zł76.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł76 Average price | zł26 Average price Cheapest | zł105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m 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 South Wigston (SWS):
A bus is zł50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) costing on average zł76.
Other travel options to South Wigston (SWS) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
The journey is about 8m faster (53m by train vs 1h 1m by car) and roughly zł29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł76 vs zł105). 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.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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 South Wigston (SWS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00795 | On time 8:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 9:43 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00797 | On time 10:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h49 | 11:11 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
G66619 | 6:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 7:43 AM South Wigston (SWS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00804 · G01047 | 7:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h00 | 8:22 AM South Wigston (SWS) | 1 transfer | |
G66621 | 7:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 8:43 AM South Wigston (SWS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00807 · G66943 | 9:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 10:24 AM South Wigston (SWS) | 1 transfer | |
G66626 | 9:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 10:43 AM South Wigston (SWS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66628 | 10:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 11:43 AM South Wigston (SWS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00811 · G66949 | 11:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 12:24 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 1 transfer | |
G00791 | 11:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 12:43 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00817 · G66955 | 1:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 2:24 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 1 transfer | |
G66636 | 1:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h52 | 2:44 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66639 | 2:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 3:43 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00823 · G66961 | 3:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 4:24 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 1 transfer | |
G66642 | 3:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 4:43 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00827 · G66962 | 4:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 5:24 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 1 transfer | |
G00831 · G66965 | 5:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 6:24 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 1 transfer | |
G66650 | 5:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 6:43 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00834 · G01049 | 6:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h03 | 7:24 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 1 transfer | |
G66653 | 6:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h49 | 7:41 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00836 · G66972 | 7:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 8:24 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 1 transfer | |
G66656 | 7:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 8:43 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00840 · G66975 | 8:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 9:24 PM South Wigston (SWS) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS)
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł49 but you can travel from only zł23 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 19:52. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (53 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 32 miles (53 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price zł49 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 6:22 AM |
Last train 7:52 PM |
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Train companies: CrossCountry from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and South Wigston (SWS) from zł23. 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 South Wigston (SWS)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) 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 South Wigston (SWS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to South Wigston (SWS) trains use the Birmingham New Street to South Wigston station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and South Wigston (SWS) 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 South Wigston from Wigston city centre
South Wigston is 2 km from Wigston city centre. Public transport options include:
South Wigston train station facilities and services
South Wigston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at South Wigston.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at South Wigston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at South Wigston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at South Wigston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Both platforms may be accessed via ramps which have a moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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