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Green Lane to Birmingham New Street by train

First train

05:47

Last train

23:54

Departure station

Green Lane

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

From 2h 1m

Distance

78 miles (125 km)

Frequency

20 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales

Travelling from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street by train

Looking to travel from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 2 hours 42 minutes to travel from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 1 minute though. You'll usually find 20 trains per day running along the 78 miles (125 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Birmingham New Street, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or Merseyrail to get to Birmingham New Street. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street take?

The average journey time by train between Green Lane and Birmingham New Street is 2 hours and 42 minutes, with around 20 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Green Lane and Birmingham New Street by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street is 2 hours and 1 minute.

Is there a direct train from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street?

No, there are no direct train services from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street. Travelling from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street leave?

The first train from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street leaves at 05:47. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street leave?

The last train from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street leaves at 23:54. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Green Lane and Birmingham New Street by train?

Trains travelling from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street cover a distance of around 78 miles (125 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Birmingham New Street to Green Lane.

Cheap train tickets from Green Lane to Birmingham New Street

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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