Travel from Wellington to Birmingham New Street with us for a fast, reliable and comfortable journey. With regular services and a journey time of under an hour, your trip to the city is quick, easy and hassle-free.

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How long is the train from Wellington to Birmingham?

It takes between 47 and 68 minutes on the fastest services, giving you time to work, browse social media, read or just sit back and relax.

 

How often do trains run from Wellington to Birmingham?

Trains run frequently throughout the day. Whether you’re commuting, planning a shopping trip or visiting for the weekend, you’ll find a service that fits your schedule.

 

Are there direct trains from Wellington to Birmingham?

Yes, most services are direct and you can use our journey planner to find these.

 

Why travel from Wellington to Birmingham by train?

Birmingham is a bustling city full of history, culture, shopping and entertainment. Arrive relaxed and ready to explore:

  • Guided walking tours - Discover the history behind the city’s famous slogging gangs - the real-life Peaky Blinders - or take in the stunning architecture that lines the city streets. Be sure to grab a coffee from one of Birmingham’s locally-owned cafés before you set off.

  • Stadiums, venues and events in Birmingham - Sports enthusiasts can visit the famous Villa Park, home to Aston Villa FC or the Coventry Building Society Arena, hosting a range of sporting events. Music fans will be spoilt for choice with venues like the O2 Academy Birmingham and the Barclaycard Arena, offering everything from major concerts to intimate gigs in iconic spots like The Hare and Hounds and The Sunflower Lounge.

  • Shopping and dining - Birmingham is a shopper’s paradise, with the Bullring and Grand Central offering everything from high-street brands to fine dining all under one roof. If you’re after something more unique, head to the Jewellery Quarter for one-off jewellery pieces, pop-up galleries and quirky bars set in historic Georgian buildings.

See our guide to visiting Birmingham for more tips.

 

Top tips for buying your Wellington to Birmingham train tickets

Save money and travel your way with our flexible ticket options:

  • Advance tickets*: Buy early to secure our lowest fares.

  • Railcards: Get up to a third off your trip with a railcard.

  • Anytime tickets: Travel whenever suits you with our flexible options.

Why not use our app? It allows you to see all our budget-friendly travel deals in one easy-to-access place.

*Advance tickets are our best value fares and railcard discounts can be used when buying them. We can't guarantee the availability of Advance tickets as they’re limited in number and only on sale up to 18:00 the day before you travel. We’d recommend you buy early to avoid disappointment.