How to get from Birmingham West Midlands to Irlam
3 ways, 112 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 38m | £19–236 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 17m | £12–16 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 17m | £185–265 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:01 → 10:452h 44m · 3 changesNational Express West Midlands 94£21–79
- 08:07 → 11:353h 28m · 2 changesWest Midlands Trains WMR£24–89
- 08:07 → 11:133h 6m · 3 changesWest Midlands Trains WMR£19–73
- 08:08 → 09:461h 38m · directAvanti West Coast Avanti£91–163
- 08:24 → 10:111h 47m · directCrossCountry CrossCountry£106–185
- 08:28 → 10:141h 46m · directWest Midlands Trains LNR£108–186
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Birmingham West Midlands to Irlam?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 38m door to door. The straight-line distance is 112 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Birmingham West Midlands to Irlam?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £12. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Birmingham West Midlands to Irlam?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 3 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 38m. Fares run £19–236 across classes.
- How far is Irlam from Birmingham West Midlands by road?
- About 133 km, roughly 2h 17m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £12–16; tolls and parking are extra.