How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Tamworth?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Tamworth start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £10. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Tamworth?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Tamworth is 16m, covering a distance of 15 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 15m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Tamworth route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , West Midlands Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Tamworth?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Tamworth departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:09.

Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Tamworth?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Tamworth?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Tamworth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Tamworth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is CrossCountry , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Train Birmingham to Tamworth from £4

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Birmingham to Tamworth on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:03	Birmingham New Street	15m	20:18	Tamworth	No tags
Train	20:49	Birmingham New Street	19m	21:08	Tamworth	No tags
Train	21:03	Birmingham New Street	23m	21:26	Tamworth	No tags
Train	22:03	Birmingham New Street	23m	22:26	Tamworth	No tags
Train	23:09	Birmingham New Street	19m	23:28	Tamworth	No tags

Get from Birmingham to Tamworth

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

16mAverage duration

15 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

West Midlands Railway

2.5/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Tamworth by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Tamworth?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Tamworth start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £10. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Tamworth?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Tamworth is 16m, covering a distance of 15 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 15m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Tamworth route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, West Midlands Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Tamworth?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Tamworth departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:09.
Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Tamworth?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Tamworth?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Tamworth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Tamworth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is CrossCountry, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

26/11

£8

27/11

£8

Today

£8

29/11

£4

30/11

£9

01/12

£7

02/12

£6

03/12

£7

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Tamworth was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Tamworth as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £21 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Tamworth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-11-29.