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Forge Mill Needle Museum
The town's main museum explores Redditch needle-making, fishing tackle, and local heritage on a historic abbey site.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Redditch is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Redditch will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 6 trains that leave Birmingham for Redditch on Wed, Aug 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 40 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.
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W87985Trains from Birmingham to Redditch run on average 8 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 4 days |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Redditch trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W87985 | On time 5:43 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h40 | 6:23 PM Redditch station (RDC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W87988 | On time 6:15 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h38 | 6:53 PM Redditch station (RDC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W87990 | On time 6:43 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h40 | 7:23 PM Redditch station (RDC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W87993 | On time 7:15 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h38 | 7:53 PM Redditch station (RDC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W87997 | On time 7:43 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h40 | 8:23 PM Redditch station (RDC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W87999 | On time 8:15 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h38 | 8:53 PM Redditch station (RDC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W88001 | On time 8:43 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h40 | 9:23 PM Redditch station (RDC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
W87981 | 5:15 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h38 | 5:53 PM Redditch station (RDC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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The town's main museum explores Redditch needle-making, fishing tackle, and local heritage on a historic abbey site.
Visitor centre presenting archaeology and monastic history of Bordesley Abbey with family-friendly interpretation displays.
Major regional art museum with fine art, craft, and design collections; worth the short trip for high-quality exhibitions.
Flagship country park with lake, woodland, and sculpture trail; ideal for walks, nature, and a classic Redditch day out.
Historic quarter around the abbey and museum, blending green space, heritage remains, and some of the town's oldest stories.
Central shopping and pedestrian area that forms the modern heart of Redditch and a practical base for exploring the town.
Faggots are seasoned pork meatballs in rich gravy, long linked with the Black Country and Worcestershire working-class cooking.
A pork pie from nearby Melton Mowbray is widely eaten across the Midlands, prized for its hand-formed crust and seasoned chopped pork filling.
Worcestershire sauce was created in Worcester and is a defining local flavour, used to season meat, cheese on toast, and savoury dishes.
Smart country-house hotel restaurant with modern British dishes, afternoon tea, and a more refined atmosphere.
Established Indian restaurant known for polished service, classic curries, and a comfortable setting popular with local diners.
Traditional pub and dining venue serving British favourites in a relaxed historic setting near the town centre.
Moderate for England: hotels and dining are mid-priced, buses are affordable, and nearby Birmingham day trips can raise total costs.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change only.
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Redditch Railway Station -> Kingfisher Shopping Centre, Redditch
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Redditch 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 Redditch, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Redditch trains use the Birmingham New Street to Redditch station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Redditch 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.
Longbridge is 10 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Longbridge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Longbridge.
Ticket office support is available at Longbridge. 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 Longbridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Longbridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Longbridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, 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 in the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Selly Oak is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Selly Oak has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Selly Oak.
Ticket office support is available at Selly Oak. 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 Selly Oak: Parking, WC.
Available at Selly Oak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Selly Oak: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, 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 in the Booking Hall and on Platform One, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Redditch has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Redditch.
Ticket office support is available at Redditch. 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 Redditch: Parking.
Available at Redditch: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Redditch: 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, 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 located in the car park, outside the Booking Hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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