Birmingham to Shipley by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Shipley

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Shipley, 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 05:57 View journey
Last train 22:31 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 151
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey US$120.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 18m
Train operators 5

Travelling by train from Birmingham to Shipley

Ready to travel from Birmingham to Shipley by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost from Birmingham to Shipley

Ready to book tickets from Birmingham to Shipley? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Birmingham and Shipley typically run US$120.50.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 3 months in advance.

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Train schedule for travel between Birmingham and Shipley

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 20 trains make this journey of 151 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Birmingham is at 05:57 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:30.

During the weekend, 05:57 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:31 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 50 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Birmingham to Shipley

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 20 minutes, spanning 151 kilometres in total.

Booking horizon for travel between Birmingham and Shipley

Tickets for travel between Birmingham and Shipley can be booked 3 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Additional information on train travel from Birmingham to Shipley

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Shipley city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Shipley

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

The total distance between Birmingham and Shipley by train is 151 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.