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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
Cheapest price
kr266
Average price
kr440
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newton Abbot to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newton Abbot to Birmingham will cost around kr440 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr266.
Of the 6 trains that leave Newton Abbot for Birmingham on Mon, Aug 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 247 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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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G01080
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G01075Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newton Abbot to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr169. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr169, and a flight costs an average of kr2402.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr437 Average price | kr257 Average price Cheapest | kr2480 Average price | kr484 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 5m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newton Abbot to Birmingham:
A bus is kr179 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham costing on average kr437.
A bus is kr2222 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newton Abbot to Birmingham costing on average kr2480.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
Flight takes on average 9h 5m.
The journey is about 16m faster (2h 54m by train vs 3h 10m by car) and roughly kr48 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (kr437 vs kr484). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Newton Abbot to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01075 | 12:06 PM Newton Abbot station (NTA) | 2h49 | 2:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01080 | 1:06 PM Newton Abbot station (NTA) | 2h49 | 3:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01082 | 2:06 PM Newton Abbot station (NTA) | 2h49 | 4:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00894 | 2:57 PM Newton Abbot station (NTA) | 3h27 | 6:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01083 | 3:06 PM Newton Abbot station (NTA) | 2h49 | 5:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00723 | 4:06 PM Newton Abbot station (NTA) | 2h48 | 6:54 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Newton Abbot to Birmingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr262 but you can travel from only kr169 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 20:44. The fastest train covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price kr262 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 8:44 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot to Birmingham trains use the Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Newton Abbot and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newton Abbot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Newton Abbot.
Wi-Fi is available at Newton Abbot. ATMs are available at Newton Abbot.
Ticket office support is available at Newton Abbot.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newton Abbot: Parking, WC.
Available at Newton Abbot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newton Abbot: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge from platform 3. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Station phone boxes are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, 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.
Northfield is 9 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Northfield 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 Northfield.
Ticket office support is available at Northfield. 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 Northfield: Parking, WC.
Available at Northfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Northfield: 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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