Birmingham New Street Train Station

Address

Birmingham New Street station
Station Street
Birmingham
B2 4QA

Station staff availability

Station staff availability
Mon - Sun	07:30-23:59

For full accessibility information at Birmingham New Street, view our accessibility info below.

Ticket office availability

Ticket office availability
Mon:	05:15-23:00
Tue:	05:15-23:00
Wed:	05:15-23:00
Thu:	05:15-23:00
Fri:	05:15-23:00
Sat:	05:15-23:00
Sun:	08:00-23:00

0 Station updates

Station details

The escalators are out of order between the concourse and platform 12b at Birmingham New Street station until 9 December for essential maintenance.
Alternative Routes & Step-Free Access:
Red Zone Lifts: Fully operational at the B-end for step-free access to the concourse.
Green Zone (A-end): Walk down to the front/A-end of the platform to access the Green Zone, where all escalators and lifts are fully open.

Accessibility

Station Accessibility
Accessible Booking Office Counter	Yes	Floorwalkers are available to assist all customers
Induction Loop	Yes
Wheelchairs Available	Yes
Ramp For Train Access	Yes
Accessible Toilets	Yes	Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
Step Free Access	Yes	The footpath to the new entrance from Hill St is now step free, and there is level access from the drop off point. All platforms have lifts and escalators
Impaired Mobility Set Down	Yes	Assistance is available to and from platforms, though we can help more effectively if you call us in advance on 0121 654 2528 (Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00) or outside these times 0121 654 4243. Alternatively, please contact Passenger Assist of the relevant train operator: West Midlands Railway - 0800 024 8998 Avanti West Coast - 0800 0158 123
Accessible Ticket Machines	No

Getting to and from the station
Accessible Taxis	Yes	Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi

Getting to and from the station

Accessible Taxis

Yes

Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance.

The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit).

All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs.

For more information visit Traintaxi

Staff help
Staff Help Available	Yes	Mon - Sun: 7:30 AM to 11:59 PM Staff Help Available Note: Journey Care assistance is available prior to travel via the relevant Train Operator: Transport for Wales - 033 300 50 501, textphone 08457 585 369, Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 CrossCountry- 0844 811 0125, textphone 0844 811 0126,Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 London Northwestern Railway / West Midlands Railway- 0800 092 4260, textphone 0844 811 0134, Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Avanti West Coast - 08000 158 123, textphone 08000 158 124, Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 We can provide assistance at the station during the hours we're open to the public. Passengers can book additional assistance on the day at the Network Rail reception or call 0121 654 4243. However please be made aware that if arrangements haven't been made via Journey Care prior to travel, there will be a wait but our policy is to make it happen.
Assisted Travel	Yes	We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
Helpline Contact	Yes	If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
Accessible Public Telephones	Yes	Located opposite Network Rail Reception on the main concourse

Station facilities

Atm Machine	Yes	ATM machines are located on the paid concourse
Baby Change	Yes	Female toilets,Male toilets
Seated Area	Yes	Various places across the concourse and on the platforms.
Passenger Information Systems	Yes	Passenger Information Systems Note: Departure Screens, Arrival Screens, Announcements,
Shops	Yes	Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Vending and photobooth available
Station Buffet	Yes	Food & drink available throughout the station. Rehydration and water refill points are available throughout the station.
Toilets	Yes	Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
Waiting Room	Yes	There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
CCTV	Yes
Telephones	No

Ticket buying & collection

Ticket office availability
Ticket Machine	Yes
Ticket Office Note		On the main concourse next to WH Smiths

Smartcards
Smartcard Issued	No
Smartcard Validator	No
Smartcard Topup	No

Oyster Pay as you go Information
Prepurchase Collection	Yes
Penalty Fares		Applicable Operators: Southeastern
Oyster Pre Pay	No
Oyster Validator	No
Oyster Topup	No

Passenger services

Phone number: 0330 024 0215 Website: http://www.lostproperty.org/locations.php
Ticket Gate	Yes
Customer Services		Luggage received from terminated trains at Birmingham New Street only
Customer Help Points	Yes	Available at Customer Reception and station floorwalkers
Lost Property Contact Available	No
Customer Services: Luggage received from terminated trains at Birmingham New Street only

Car parking

Car parking	Yes
Name: Short Stay Car Park Operator: APCOA Parking (UK) Limited Spaces: 38 Car Parking Contact Available: No Phone number: 0345 077 4224 Website: http://www.apcoa.co.uk Accessible Car Park Equipment: No Accessible Spaces Note: There are no designated spaces in the short stay car park but there are four Blue Badge spaces by within the 'drop & go' area on the entrance off Hill Street

Cycling

Bicycle Storage
Cycle Storage Availability	Yes	Sheltered: Yes Spaces: 58 Type: Stands Location: Note: If you want to take your bicycle on the train, please check with the relevant train operator beforehand www.nationalrail.co.uk/cyclists
Cycle Storage CCTV	Yes

Bicycle Storage

Cycle Storage Availability

Yes

Sheltered: Yes
Spaces: 58
Type: Stands
Location:
Note:

If you want to take your bicycle on the train, please check with the relevant train operator beforehand www.nationalrail.co.uk/cyclists

Cycle Storage CCTV

Yes

Other transport

Location for Rail Replacement Services	Yes	Rail replacement buses/coaches depart from bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway near this station adjacent to TK Maxx Store.
Taxi Rank	Yes	Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit).
Bus Service	Yes	There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Tube, Overground and Tram links	Yes	For details of the Midland Metro (tram network) visit: https://westmidlandsmetro.com/

General information

Station Operator	NR
Station Code	BHM
Staffing Level	Full Time

Live departures & arrivals for Birmingham New Street

Departures

Arrivals

Live departures for Birmingham New Street
Due	Destination	Platform	Expected	Usual Seat AvailabilitySeat availability	Air-con	Train LengthCoaches
13:01	Manchester Piccadilly via Stoke-on-Trent Platform TBC	TBC	13:30 29 mins late	n/a	N/A
13:04	Liverpool Lime Street via Wolverhampton & Crewe		Delayed	n/a	N/A
13:12	Plymouth Platform 11	11	13:41 29 mins late	n/a	N/A	8
13:23	Llandudno Junction Platform 5B	5B	13:29 6 mins late	n/a	N/A
13:24	Birmingham International Platform 3A	3A	Delayed	n/a	N/A
13:25	Kings Norton Platform 8A	8A	13:28 3 mins late	n/a	N/A
13:26	Shrewsbury via Wolverhampton & Telford Central Platform 6B	6B	13:33 7 mins late	n/a	N/A
13:28	York via Doncaster Platform 10A	10A	13:43 15 mins late	n/a	N/A
13:30	Cardiff Central via Gloucester Platform 12B	12B	On time	n/a	N/A
13:30	Manchester Piccadilly via Stoke-on-Trent Platform 8B	8B	On time	n/a	N/A

Manchester Piccadilly via Stoke-on-Trent

13:01

Platform

TBC

13:30 29 mins late

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Liverpool Lime Street via Wolverhampton & Crewe

13:04

Platform

Delayed

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Plymouth

13:12

Platform

13:41 29 mins late

Coaches

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Llandudno Junction

13:23

Platform

13:29 6 mins late

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Birmingham International

13:24

Platform

Delayed

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Kings Norton

13:25

Platform

13:28 3 mins late

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Shrewsbury via Wolverhampton & Telford Central

13:26

Platform

13:33 7 mins late

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

York via Doncaster

13:28

Platform

10A

13:43 15 mins late

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Cardiff Central via Gloucester

13:30

Platform

12B

On time

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Manchester Piccadilly via Stoke-on-Trent

13:30

Platform

On time

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Live arrivals at Birmingham New Street
Due	Destination	Platform	Expected	Usual Seat AvailabilitySeat availability	Air-con	Train LengthCoaches
12:51	Bournemouth Platform TBC	TBC	13:29 38 mins late	n/a	N/A
13:06	Glasgow Central Platform 11	11	13:40 34 mins late	n/a	N/A	8
13:12	Rugeley Trent Valley Platform 3A	3A	On time	n/a	N/A
13:15	Wolverhampton Platform 2A	2A	On time	n/a	N/A
13:17	Reading Platform 10A	10A	13:42 25 mins late	n/a	N/A
13:19	Paignton Platform 8B	8B	13:26 7 mins late	n/a	N/A
13:20	Birmingham International Platform 5B	5B	13:26 6 mins late	n/a	N/A
13:26	Shrewsbury Platform 4C	4C	13:33 7 mins late	n/a	N/A
13:26	Nottingham Platform 12B	12B	On time	n/a	N/A
13:27	London Euston Platform 5	5	13:37 10 mins late	n/a	N/A	11

Bournemouth

12:51

Platform

TBC

13:29 38 mins late

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Glasgow Central

13:06

Platform

13:40 34 mins late

Coaches

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Rugeley Trent Valley

13:12

Platform

On time

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Wolverhampton

13:15

Platform

On time

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Reading

13:17

Platform

10A

13:42 25 mins late

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Paignton

13:19

Platform

13:26 7 mins late

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Birmingham International

13:20

Platform

13:26 6 mins late

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Shrewsbury

13:26

Platform

13:33 7 mins late

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Nottingham

13:26

Platform

12B

On time

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

London Euston

13:27

Platform

13:37 10 mins late

Coaches

Seats

n/a

Air-con

N/A

Many seats available
Plenty of seats available
Some seats available
Only a few seats available
Standing room only
n/a

Data unavailable

Usual seat availability is based on information we hold for the last 7 days. Availability is stated for many, but not all, trains operated by Southeastern. We're working hard to expand this information for all our services.

Birmingham New Street Train Station

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Live departures & arrivals for Birmingham New Street

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