Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Birmingham New Street station, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
- Opening Hours Monday to Saturday: 05:15 - 23:00
- Opening Hours Sunday: 08:00 - 23:00
Location
On the main concourse next to WH Smiths
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collect tickets bought online
- Collect tickets at Ticket Machine
Accessible ticket machines
No
Staff available to assist where required.
Height adjusted ticket office counter
Yes
Floorwalkers are available to assist all customers
Induction loop
Yes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this station
No
Smartcard tickets
- No
Smartcard validators
No
Information Available From Staff
- Yes - from help point
- Yes - from information point
- Yes - from ticket office
Customer Information
- Departure Screens
- Announcements
- Arrival Screens
Information Services Opening Times
- Information Services Opening Times Monday to Friday: 04:15 - 02:00
- Information Services Opening Times Saturday: 04:15 - 00:30
- Information Services Opening Times Sunday: 08:00 - 23:00
Staff Help Available
- Staff Help Available Monday to Sunday: 07:30 - 23:59
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.
Customer Help Points
Yes
Available at Customer Reception and station floorwalkers
Customer Services Notes
Luggage received from terminated trains at Birmingham New Street only
Luggage Storage
Yes
Lost Property
- Lost Property Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access
This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform.
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
Ticket barriers and gates
Yes
Wide gates are available for wheelchair users, buggy's and passengers with luggage.
Accessible ticket machines
No
Staff available to assist where required.
Height adjusted ticket office counter
Yes
Floorwalkers are available to assist all customers
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
Yes
Accessible Toilets
Yes
Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
Waiting rooms
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
Seating area
No
Accessible public telephones
Yes
Located opposite Network Rail Reception on the main concourse
Wheelchairs available
Yes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis here
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
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point
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 spaces
Not Specified
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
Staff Help
Staff help available
- Staff help available Monday to Sunday: 07:30 - 23:59
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.
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
Yes
Available at Customer Reception and station floorwalkers
Helpline
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.
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)
Accessible Toilets
Yes
Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
Baby Changing
Yes
Female toilets,Male toilets
Waiting Rooms
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
Seating Area
No
First Class Lounge
- First Class Lounge Monday to Friday: 06:15 - 19:45
- First Class Lounge Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- First Class Lounge Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
Located
On the paid concourse between Platforms 3 & 4
Tickets Accepted
Avanti West Coast (Business, First Open or Advance First) tickets only. You can only enter the lounge on the travel date shown on your ticket.
Facilities
Dedicated business areas are fully equipped with telephone points, desks, fax photocopier and modem facilities, screens with updated train information.
Refreshments
Tea, coffee, soft drinks.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available
Showers
No showers are available
Operator
APCOA Parking (UK) Limited
- 0345 077 4224
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- http://www.apcoa.co.uk(external link, opens in a new tab)
Car Parking Availability
- Car Parking Availability Monday to Friday: Yes
- Car Parking Availability Saturday: Yes
- Car Parking Availability Sunday: Yes
Spaces
38 spaces
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
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
Car park CCTV
Yes
ATM
Yes
ATM machines are located on the paid concourse
Refreshment Facilities
Yes
Food & drink available throughout the station. Rehydration and water refill points are available throughout the station.
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
Pay Phones
Yes
Accessible Public Telephones
Yes
Located opposite Network Rail Reception on the main concourse
Post Boxes
No
No post box within the station. On exiting the station at the Corner of Stephenson St / Navigation St (for Victoria Square) head towards Pinfold Street for the nearest post office 0.2miles Post Office 1 Pinfold Street Birmingham West Midlands B2 4AA
Bicycle Storage
Spaces
58 spaces
If you want to take your bicycle on the train, please check with the relevant train operator beforehand www.nationalrail.co.uk/cyclists
Type of Storage
Stands
Sheltered
Yes
CCTV
Yes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information
There are no cycle hire facilities at this station
More Information
Transport Links
Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance.
The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit).
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.
For details of the Midland Metro (tram network) visit: https://westmidlandsmetro.com/
Regular train service to Birmingham International. 10 - 15 minute journey