- Must visit
Headstone Manor & Museum
Historic manor complex with exhibitions inside one of Middlesex’s oldest surviving timber-framed buildings, set within a scenic moat and parkland.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€38
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€54
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 26 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 42 m
Trains on Sep 20
11
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Harrow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Harrow will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Harrow without transferring at least once.
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LO009300
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Tube from London Marylebone to Queens Park (London)+
LT153900
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Tube from London Marylebone to Queens Park (London)
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Tube from London Marylebone to Queens Park (London)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Harrow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€53 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Harrow:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Harrow costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Harrow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (2h 0m by train vs 2h 10m by car). Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Harrow trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W33312+ S26832+ LO009300 | 8:26 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h47 | 12:13 PM Harrow & Wealdstone (HRW) | 2 transfers | |
L38470+ Tube from London Marylebone to Queens Park (London)+ LT154900 | 8:28 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h57 | 11:25 AM Harrow & Wealdstone (HRW) | 2 transfers | |
L38470+![]() | 8:28 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h26 | 10:54 AM Harrow-on-the-Hill (HOH) | 1 transfer | |
L38772+ Tube from London Marylebone to Queens Park (London)+ LT153900 | 8:46 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 3h10 | 11:56 AM Harrow & Wealdstone (HRW) | 2 transfers | |
L38536+ Tube from London Marylebone to Queens Park (London)+ LT152900 | 9:12 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 3h13 | 12:25 PM Harrow & Wealdstone (HRW) | 2 transfers | |
L38536+![]() | 9:12 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h42 | 11:54 AM Harrow-on-the-Hill (HOH) | 1 transfer | |
L38492+ Tube from London Marylebone to Queens Park (London)+ LT082300 | 9:42 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 3h13 | 12:55 PM Harrow & Wealdstone (HRW) | 2 transfers | |
L38679+![]() | 10:12 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h42 | 12:54 PM Harrow-on-the-Hill (HOH) | 1 transfer | |
L38518+![]() | 11:12 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 2h42 | 1:54 PM Harrow-on-the-Hill (HOH) | 1 transfer | |
L38771+![]() | 11:37 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 3h17 | 2:54 PM Harrow-on-the-Hill (HOH) | 1 transfer | |
S25330+![]() | 12:13 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 3h11 | 3:24 PM Harrow-on-the-Hill (HOH) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Birmingham to Harrow run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:13, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (146 km) distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 90 miles (146 km) |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 1:13 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Harrow — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Harrow trip today.
Historic manor complex with exhibitions inside one of Middlesex’s oldest surviving timber-framed buildings, set within a scenic moat and parkland.
Small local museum in a former school building, covering Harrow’s social history, suburban growth, and everyday life through changing displays.
Volunteer-run heritage museum celebrating Heath Robinson’s inventive drawings and humour, with original works and family-friendly exhibits in Pinner.
Historic hilltop conservation area with old school buildings, lanes, pubs, and some of Harrow’s best views across northwest London.
Large country-style park with woodland walks, open meadows, and a hilltop viewpoint, popular with families and local walkers.
Traditional village high street with timber-fronted shops, independent businesses, and an attractive heritage setting around Pinner centre.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Harrow 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 Harrow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Harrow trains use the Birmingham New Street to Harrow & Wealdstone station pair, with some services arriving at Harrow-on-the-Hill. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Harrow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
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 storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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 available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Harrow & Wealdstone is 1 km from Harrow city centre. Public transport options include:
Harrow & Wealdstone has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Harrow & Wealdstone.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Harrow & Wealdstone: Parking, WC.
Available at Harrow & Wealdstone: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Harrow & Wealdstone: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms. There is level access from the Sandridge Close entrance to platform 1 and ramped access from the Wealdstone entrance to platform 6. Lifts are available to all other platforms, accessible from both entrances, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Daily and Weekly Travelcards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Harrow-on-the-Hill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Harrow-on-the-Hill.
Wi-Fi is available at Harrow-on-the-Hill. ATMs are available at Harrow-on-the-Hill.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Harrow-on-the-Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Harrow-on-the-Hill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Harrow-on-the-Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station is now step-free to all platforms. Step-free access is via the College Road / Bus Station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards. Where tickets for National Rail services are not available through an accessible ticket machine, ticket office staff provide assistance where possible, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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