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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Victoria
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Victoria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$45 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Victoria:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Victoria costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Victoria take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Victoria
Trains from Birmingham to Victoria run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 74 miles (120 km) distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 74 miles (120 km) |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 6 days |
FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Victoria
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Victoria 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 Victoria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Victoria
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Outside station entrance
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