How to travel from Solihull to Birmingham

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Compare bus and train for Solihull to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Solihull to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 6 miles (11 km)

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$15

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42m

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31m

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The cheapest way to travel from Solihull to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $4.

This is compared to other travel options from Solihull to Birmingham:

A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Solihull to Birmingham costing on average $7.

The fastest way to travel from Solihull to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 42m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Solihull and Birmingham including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Solihull to Birmingham among Omio's users.

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from Solihull to Birmingham

How to get from Solihull to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Solihull to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Chiltern RailwaysL37392
    8:26 AM0h09
    Solihull station (SOL)
    8:35 AMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Chiltern RailwaysL37392
    8:26 AM0h09
    Solihull station (SOL)
    8:35 AMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Chiltern RailwaysL37392
    8:26 AM0h09
    Solihull station (SOL)
    8:35 AMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Chiltern RailwaysL37401
    8:55 AM0h10
    Solihull station (SOL)
    9:05 AMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Chiltern RailwaysL37430
    8:34 AM0h10
    Solihull station (SOL)
    8:44 AMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsY81042
    8:16 AM0h14
    Solihull station (SOL)
    8:30 AMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Solihull to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Solihull to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Solihull and Birmingham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Solihull to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $4.

This is compared to other travel options from Solihull to Birmingham:

A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Solihull to Birmingham costing on average $7.

The fastest way to travel from Solihull to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 42m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 11m.

The distance from Solihull to Birmingham is approximately 6 miles (11 km).
The average frequency per day from Solihull to Birmingham is:
  • Around 50 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Solihull and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Solihull to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Solihull station (SOL) and arrive in Birmingham Moor Street (BMO).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Solihull to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Diamond Bus Ltd, NX West Midlands to go to Birmingham by bus.
  • Travel with Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Solihull to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
  • 40 direct buses per day with NX West Midlands.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
Omio customers who travel from Solihull to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Birmingham to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
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.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Birmingham's key attractions, including its museums, culinary scene, and shopping areas.

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