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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum with fine art, local history, and the renowned Pre-Raphaelite collection in a landmark civic building.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coleshill to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (14m by train vs 21m by car). Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $4 (€4) 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.
Direct services run with CrossCountry.
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.
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Trains from Coleshill to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 13m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 1 day |
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Major city museum with fine art, local history, and the renowned Pre-Raphaelite collection in a landmark civic building.
Family-friendly science museum with interactive galleries, industrial heritage displays, and a planetarium at Millennium Point.
Leading contemporary art gallery in Brindleyplace, known for ambitious exhibitions in a restored neo-gothic school building.
Historic district of workshops, heritage buildings, independent businesses, and creative spaces, ideal for walking and photography.
Picturesque canal junction that has become a popular social-media backdrop, especially at sunset and in the evening.
Canalside mixed-use area with modern architecture, waterside walks, and easy access to major cultural attractions.
Birmingham’s signature curry, cooked and served in a thin pressed-steel balti bowl. It reflects the city’s strong South Asian culinary heritage, especially around the Balti Triangle.
A Black Country classic of seasoned meatballs traditionally served with peas and gravy. It is closely associated with the industrial Midlands and local pub cooking.
A crunchy pub snack made from roasted pork rind, strongly linked with the Black Country near Birmingham. It is a staple with beer in traditional pubs.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant serving modern Indian cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant atmosphere and one of Birmingham’s best-known destination restaurants.
Well-known modern restaurant offering creative tasting menus in a dark, stylish setting. Popular for inventive cooking and a special-occasion experience.
Established city-centre seafood restaurant known for oysters, British fish dishes, and a polished but relaxed brasserie feel.
Moderate for UK city travel. Budget eats are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. No tip is expected for counter service, though small change is appreciated.
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Birmingham New Street, Birmingham -> Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coleshill to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Coleshill to Birmingham trains use the Coleshill Parkway to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Coleshill and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Coleshill Parkway is 1 km from Coleshill city centre. Public transport options include:
Coleshill Parkway has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Ticket office support is available at Coleshill Parkway. 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 Coleshill Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Coleshill Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coleshill Parkway: 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 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: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 22:45 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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 International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: 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.
University is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
University has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at University.
Ticket office support is available at University. 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 University: Parking.
Available at University: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at University: 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 located in the Booking Hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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