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The cheapest and fastest trains from Wokingham to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for Dec 04
Cheapest price
$157
Average price
$157
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
140 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wokingham to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wokingham to Birmingham will cost around $157 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $157.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Wokingham to Birmingham without transferring at least once.
06:00AM2h15
Wokingham08:15AMBirmingham
$1571One-way
1 transfer
06:57AM1h54
Wokingham08:51AMBirmingham
$1571One-way
1 transfer
07:57AM1h54
Wokingham09:51AMBirmingham
$1571One-way
1 transfer
08:57AM1h54
Wokingham10:51AMBirmingham
$1571One-way
1 transfer
09:57AM1h54
Wokingham11:51AMBirmingham
$1571One-way
1 transfer
05:27PM1h50
Wokingham07:17PMBirmingham
$1571One-way
1 transfer
01:59PM1h52
Wokingham03:51PMBirmingham
$1571One-way
1 transfer
12:58PM1h53
Wokingham02:51PMBirmingham
$1571One-way
1 transfer
02:58PM1h53
Wokingham04:51PMBirmingham
$1571One-way
1 transfer
06:57AM1h54
Wokingham08:51AMBirmingham
$1571One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Wokingham to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Wokingham to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€55 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Wokingham to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Wokingham to Birmingham trains for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 3:52 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9:27 AM Wokingham | 3h38 | 1:05 PM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wokingham to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Wokingham to Birmingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $22 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $22 (€17)
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 23:11 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $22 (€17)
Train companies: South Western Railway, first_great_western from Wokingham to Birmingham trainsSouth Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Wokingham and Birmingham from $22 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
$157 (€127)
South Western Railway frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 56m
Cheapest Price
$165 (€133)
first_great_western frequency
6 a day
FAQs: Trains from Wokingham to Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wokingham 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.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Birmingham's key attractions, including its museums, culinary scene, and shopping areas.
There is no high speed train available from Wokingham to Birmingham.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, and visit the National SEA LIFE Centre. Enjoy performances at the Birmingham Hippodrome and discover history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Must-see sights include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring shopping center.
Yes, you can take the train from Wokingham to Birmingham.
The distance by train from Wokingham to Birmingham is 86 miles (140 km).
Train ticket prices from Wokingham to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $37 (€30), while the average price is around $68 (€55).
The cheapest way to get from Wokingham to Birmingham is by bus, with a cost of around $22 (€17).
The train from Wokingham to Birmingham takes 1h 57m and runs 3 per day.
The first train from Wokingham to Birmingham leaves at 5:15 AM.
The train station in Wokingham that goes to Birmingham is Wokingham station (WKM), which connects to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The last train from Wokingham to Birmingham leaves at 11:11 PM.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Wokingham to Birmingham.
There is no direct train service currently available from Wokingham to Birmingham.
The train journey from Wokingham to Birmingham passes through the English countryside, offering views of rolling hills, fields, and charming villages, making it a moderately scenic route.
A day trip from Wokingham to Birmingham is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 57m and the frequency of trains is 3 per day, covering a distance of 86 miles (140 km).
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Wokingham to Birmingham
Wokingham
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Wokingham is Wokingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wokingham for your trip from Wokingham to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:35 Saturday 06:10 - 20:25 Sunday 08:00 - 18:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Within the booking hall.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Wokingham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Aston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aston for your journey to Birmingham from Wokingham.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 10:3012:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 11:0012:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 11:0015:00 - 18:00 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 Sunday Closed None
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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 no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Aston
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Lichfield Road - under railway bridge at public service bus stop near to bottom of stairs for Platform 1 Walsall bound platform
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Birmingham Moor Street
- 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.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- 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
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- 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
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
- 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.
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