The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Maidenhead
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Maidenhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Maidenhead will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 4 trains that leave Birmingham for Maidenhead on Thu, Dec 11, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Maidenhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Maidenhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€50 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Maidenhead train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Maidenhead trains for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:30 AM Birmingham | 2h56 | 7:26 AM Maidenhead | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 AM Birmingham | 2h21 | 7:06 AM Maidenhead | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:03 AM Birmingham | 2h07 | 9:10 AM Maidenhead | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Maidenhead
Trains from Birmingham to Maidenhead run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:37, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 02:37 |
Last train 23:11 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Chiltern Railways from Birmingham to Maidenhead trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Birmingham and Maidenhead from $9 (€7). 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 to Maidenhead
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Maidenhead
- Opening hours: Monday Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday 07:00 - 10:00 Saturday 12:00 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 14:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bordesley Green Road - Outside booking hall entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall
- Car Park: No
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 11:30 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 - This station has step free access to the platform, this is via a short steep ramp. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available by contacting local taxi firms
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Marlow: Bus Stop before Level Crossing. To Bus Stop after Level Crossing.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 21:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are only sold between 10:00 and 17:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Accessible WC on platform 4
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Shoppenhangers Lane, front of Station and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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