Wolverhampton to Birmingham New Street Trains From £1.90*

On West Midlands Trains, you can travel from Wolverhampton to Birmingham New Street in around 20 minutes, where the train terminates. This is part of their Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham service. West Midlands Trains operates mainly local services throughout the region.

This operator's service from Wolverhampton to Birmingham runs along the Stour Valley Line, which is a branch of the West Coast Main Line. It's an interesting route, too. Look out for Wolverhampton's grand St Peter's Church and Birmingham's lively canals — the Victorian-era industrial architecture certainly adds charm to this journey.

Departing from Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton station is in the city centre on Railway Drive, just off the ring road. It's about a 10-minute walk from the main shopping area and the famous Wolverhampton Art Gallery. If you're coming by car, there's a decent-sized car park at the station, though it does fill up on weekdays. Luckily, the station is well-connected by local buses.

CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and London Northwestern Railway all pass through Wolverhampton station. It's an important stop for trains heading to Birmingham, London Euston, Manchester, Liverpool, Shrewsbury and stations across Wales.

Main stops

Services run by West Midlands Trains stop at Sandwell & Dudley and occasionally Smethwick Galton Bridge

Arriving at Birmingham New Street

Birmingham New Street is centrally located, right underneath Grand Central and connected to the spaceship-like Bullring. Each shopping centre has a huge array of household-name shops and places to eat.

If you need to get around Birmingham, there are buses from virtually every stand outside, trams from the nearby Corporation Street stops, and plenty of taxis at the rank on Station Street.

New Street is one of Britain's busiest stations, used by all the operators on this route, plus London Northwestern Railway and Virgin Trains. From here, you can travel to all corners of the UK. It's the main hub for the West Midlands too, so if you're changing trains to get somewhere else in the region, you'll probably come through here.

West Midlands Trains train classes

West Midlands Trains only offers Standard Class, but it's pretty well-equipped. Their newer trains have USB sockets, free Wi-Fi on longer-distance services and improved air conditioning.

West Midlands Trains train travel advice

• Luggage: Up to 3 items allowed per passenger, although this isn't strictly enforced. Just be sensible about what you take, making sure bags don't block aisles or doors.
• Bicycles: Bikes are allowed free of charge and there's space for at least one per train. This is only available on a first come, first served basis, though.
• Pets: You can take up to 2 pets with you for free to Birmingham. Furry friends can only sit on the floors (seats are for humans only) and need to be on a lead or in a container.
• Children: Railcards can help families save. The Friends & Family Railcard gets adults a third off and offers seriously cheap fares for kids (when accompanied by an adult and travelling off-peak). No railcard? Children between 5 and 15 save 50%, while those under 5 go free.
• Passenger Assistance: If you want to book a wheelchair space or guarantee a member of staff is available to help you get on the train, you can request assistance through the Passenger Assistance app up to 2 hours in advance.

With Avanti West Coast, you can travel from Wolverhampton to Birmingham New Street in as little as 17 minutes. The train comes from Crewe and continues on to London Euston after Birmingham. Along the way, look out for the Victorian-era industrial architecture that makes this region so famous.

This operator runs long-distance services across Britain, linking London with cities along the West Coast Main Line.

Main stops

Services run by Avanti West Coast typically stop at Sandwell & Dudley.

Avanti West Coast train classes

Avanti West Coast has three classes - Standard, Standard Premium and First Class - although availability may vary depending on the train type. All carriages offer free Wi-Fi on most services.

• Standard Class: Includes power sockets and USB charging at select seats, plus food and drink available at cost. There's overhead storage and dedicated luggage areas.
• Standard Premium: Gives you a little bit more room to spread your legs, plus guaranteed table seating with charging points – handy if you plan to get some work done.
• First Class: Features spacious reclining seats, complimentary food and drinks served at your seat on select services. It's quieter than other carriages too.

Avanti West Coast train travel advice

• Luggage: Bags can go in the overhead racks or dedicated luggage areas. Make sure they don't exceed 30 x 70 x 90cm in size, as the doors between carriages are narrow.
• Bicycles: Reservations are mandatory for all non-folding bikes. There are usually up to 4 bike spaces per train for Wolverhampton–Birmingham services.
• Pets: Your pets travel free - you can bring 2 of them to Birmingham. They'll need to stay on the floor (no seats for them) and be kept on a lead or in a carrier.
• Children: Save money with railcards for family trips. The Friends & Family Railcard knocks a third off adult tickets and makes kids' fares really cheap when travelling off-peak with an adult. Without a railcard, kids aged 5-15 get half price and under 5s travel free.
• Passenger Assistance: Avanti West Coast is part of the nationwide Passenger Assistance programme and lets you reserve help for things like boarding up to 2 hours before.

You'll arrive in about 15 minutes when you take a CrossCountry train from Wolverhampton to Birmingham New Street, where the train terminates. This is the last stretch of the service that connects Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham

CrossCountry - as the name suggests - runs trains across the UK, from Aberdeen to Penzance. The operator specialises in intercity services that also stop in major towns on the way, making it a popular choice among business travellers and domestic holidaymakers.

Main stops

CrossCountry trains are non-stop between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street.

CrossCountry train classes

CrossCountry operates its Voyager trains on the Wolverhampton to Birmingham New Street route. This has Standard Class and First Class available.

• Standard Class: Has free Wi-Fi, charging points at certain seats and a trolley service for snacks and drinks (select trains only).
• First Class: Comes with bigger reclining seats, extra legroom and larger tables for working or watching films. Seats come with sockets to keep your devices charged, too. First Class is located in the quieter coach A.

CrossCountry train travel advice

• Luggage: Space is limited on CrossCountry trains, so be sensible about what you take with you. There are luggage racks near the entrance of each carriage for larger suitcases.
• Bicycles: Spaces for up to 3 bikes per train. 2 must be reserved in advance and 1 space is first-come, first-served. Reservations are free.
• Pets: 2 pets per person can come along for no extra charge. They must stay on the floor rather than seats and must be secured with a lead or in a suitable carrier.
• Children: A Friends & Family Railcard saves adults a third and gives kids even bigger discounts when travelling together off-peak. You still get discounts without this railcard, though: children 5-15 get 50% off while under 5s travel for free.
• Passenger Assistance: For a hand getting on or off the train, book assistance with CrossCountry through the Passenger Assistance service. Just let them know 2 hours beforehand.

The Transport for Wales service from Wolverhampton to Birmingham New Street takes just 20 minutes along the Stour Valley Line. This service starts in Aberystwyth and finishes at Birmingham International, making it a popular route among Welsh holidaymakers jetting off overseas.

Aside from their route to Birmingham, Transport for Wales runs trains between major Welsh cities, along the coast and through the countryside, and into other parts of England. Major stations include Cardiff and Swansea.

Main stops

Sandwell & Dudley is typically Transport for Wales' only stop between Wolverhampton and Birmingham.

Transport for Wales train classes

Transport for Wales trains only have Standard Class on this route with seats in a 2+2 configuration. You'll still have a comfortable journey though, as most trains have USB points, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. There's usually a trolley service for refreshments, too. 

Transport for Wales train travel advice

• Luggage: Space is limited on Transport for Wales trains, so be sensible about what you take with you. There are luggage racks near the entrance of each carriage for larger suitcases.
• Bicycles: Bikes are permitted but spaces are limited, so it's a good idea to reserve a spot in advance - especially for busy times.
• Pets: Bring up to 2 animals free when heading to Birmingham. Keep them on the floor (not on seats) and don't let them off their lead or out of their container.
• Children: Little ones under 5 can travel for free without a seat on Transport for Wales, while tickets for kids aged 5 to 15 are half price.
• Passenger Assistance: Help is available when booking at least 2 hours in advance through the Passenger Assistance app or website.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.