Shenfield to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Shenfield to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Shenfield to Birmingham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:18 View journey
Last train 22:08 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 29m View journey
Distance (km) 179
Trains / day 62 View all
Cheapest journey £69.90 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 9m
Train operators 9

Taking the train from Shenfield to Birmingham

So you’re considering going from Shenfield to Birmingham by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of train tickets between Shenfield and Birmingham

The cheapest train tickets from Shenfield to Birmingham start at £69.90. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Shenfield to Birmingham is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Shenfield to Birmingham departure timetable

On this route, 62 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Shenfield at 04:44 and the last leaving at 22:08 during the week.

For weekend travel to Birmingham, the earliest departure is at 00:18 and the last one is at 21:59. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 15 minutes.

How long does the train from Shenfield to Birmingham take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 29 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 179 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Shenfield and Birmingham?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Birmingham

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Birmingham.

FAQs about the train journey from Shenfield to Birmingham

Want to know more about your journey from Shenfield to Birmingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Shenfield and Birmingham covers 179 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.