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

The cheapest train tickets from Stansted to Birmingham start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Stansted to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from Stansted to Birmingham is 3h 12m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 10m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Stansted to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Stansted to Birmingham departs at 07:21. And the latest train departs at 18:21.

Train Stansted to Birmingham from £25

Next train departures

Next departures from Stansted to Birmingham on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:21	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 17m	10:38	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	16:27	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 11m	19:38	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	08:26	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 12m	11:38	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:22	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 23m	18:45	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Birmingham on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:27	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 11m	11:38	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:27	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 11m	10:38	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	15:27	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 11m	18:38	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	16:27	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 11m	19:38	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Birmingham on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:25	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 15m	13:40	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
	Train	16:25	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 14m	19:39	Birmingham New Street	Fastest

Next departures from Stansted to Birmingham on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:28	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 10m	10:38	Birmingham New Street	CheapestFastest
Train	08:28	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 10m	11:38	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:25	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 20m	18:45	Birmingham New Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Stansted to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

98 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £100	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£26 - £160	Average duration3h 12m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £25	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £26

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stansted to Birmingham 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 Stansted to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Stansted to Birmingham start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Stansted to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Stansted to Birmingham is 3h 12m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 10m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Stansted to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stansted to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Stansted to Birmingham departs at 07:21. And the latest train departs at 18:21.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

£42

10/12

£32

Today

No data

12/12

£29

13/12

£33

14/12

£33

15/12

£33

16/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Stansted to Birmingham was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of £29

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

You can expect to pay from £29 to £72 for a train ticket from Stansted to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2025-12-12.