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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Museum and art gallery in central Birmingham with major collections spanning fine art, archaeology and social history within easy reach of Shirley.
Take a train from Colchester to Shirley and enjoy the approximately 195 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 11:43.
Distance 195 km |
First train 6:07 |
Last train 11:43 |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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Museum and art gallery in central Birmingham with major collections spanning fine art, archaeology and social history within easy reach of Shirley.
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