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Cities Near Birmingham

Cities near Birmingham, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Stourbridge, Wolverhampton, Redditch. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Birmingham, UK is Stourbridge, about 10 mi (17 km) away — roughly 35 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Stourbridge10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Wolverhampton12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Redditch12 mi / 20 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Tamworth14 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Cannock15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Coventry17 mi / 28 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Nuneaton19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Royal Leamington Spa21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Stafford24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Worcester24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Birmingham

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Stourbridge, Wolverhampton, Redditch, Tamworth, Cannock. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Birmingham include Stourbridge, Wolverhampton, Redditch, Tamworth, Cannock. The closest is Stourbridge, about 10 miles (17 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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