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The cheapest and fastest trains from Shenstone to Birmingham
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
33 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
33 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
18 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shenstone to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shenstone to Birmingham will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Fast trains
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Shenstone to Birmingham, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:470h33Shenstone11:20Birmingham£71One-way0 changes
- 10:470h33Shenstone11:20Birmingham£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Shenstone to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Shenstone to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 18 km
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The cheapest way to travel from Shenstone to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £4.
The fastest way to travel from Shenstone to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 33m.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 0m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Shenstone and Birmingham including taking a train and coach.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Shenstone to Birmingham.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Shenstone to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Shenstone to Birmingham and enjoy the approximately 18 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 33m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 5:40 |
Last train 23:38 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Shenstone to Birmingham trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Shenstone and Birmingham from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average West Midlands Trains Duration
33m
Cheapest West Midlands Trains Price
£5
West Midlands Trains frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
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Digbeth
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Jewellery Quarter
Historic quarter known for jewellery workshops, heritage trails, museums and distinctive Georgian and Victorian streetscapes.
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Brindleyplace
Waterside district of canals, bars and cultural venues, ideal for strolling, boat trips and seeing Birmingham's industrial past.
Balti
A Birmingham-born curry with spiced meat in rich tomato gravy. It reflects the city’s famed Balti Triangle and its South Asian culinary heritage.
Black Country faggots and peas
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Anderson & Hill
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Shababs
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Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
TfWM
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.50
- Day pass
- £7.60
To the city centre
Birmingham New Street -> Bullring, Birmingham
- Distance
- 0.7 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless and Swift Go are accepted on West Midlands Metro and on almost all buses in the West Midlands.
- Birmingham New Street is already central; many city-centre places are walkable, so check before buying a day ticket.
FAQs: Shenstone to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shenstone to Birmingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train journey from Shenstone to Birmingham covers a distance of 18 km and takes approximately 33m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Shenstone to Birmingham is 18 km.
The first train from Shenstone to Birmingham leaves at 5:40.
The last train from Shenstone to Birmingham departs at 23:38.
Trains from Shenstone to Birmingham run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Shenstone to Birmingham.
Yes, there is a direct train between Shenstone and Birmingham. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
To get from Shenstone to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Shenstone to Birmingham.
The train station in Shenstone that goes to Birmingham is Shenstone station (SEN), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The cheapest way to get from Shenstone to Birmingham is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Shenstone to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Shenstone to Birmingham offers views of the picturesque Staffordshire countryside, featuring rolling fields and charming rural landscapes, making it a pleasant and relatively scenic route.
Yes, a day trip from Shenstone to Birmingham is feasible. The journey takes 33m and covers 18 km. Trains run 6 times per day.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Shenstone to Birmingham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Shenstone and Birmingham
Most Shenstone to Birmingham trains use the Shenstone to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Northfield. Use this guide to compare Shenstone and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Shenstone
Arrival train stations in Birmingham
Which Shenstone station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Trains from Shenstone to Birmingham leave from Shenstone. The station is from Shenstone city centre at Shenstone station, Station Road, Shenstone, Staffordshire, WS14 0NW.
ShenstoneShenstone station, Station Road, Shenstone, Staffordshire, WS14 0NW
City-centre transport
Getting to Shenstone from Shenstone city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesIn the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: The corner of Station Rd and New Rd
Shenstone train station facilities and services
Shenstone has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Shenstone. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shenstone: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shenstone: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Bus16 · 7m · £2 · every ~27 min
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
AstonAston station, Lichfield Road, Aston, West Midlands, B6 7PR
City-centre transport
Getting to Aston from Birmingham city centre
Aston is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainWolverhampton - Walsall, Redditch - Four Oaks, Bromsgrove - Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, Redditch - Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, Birmingham New Street - Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, Wolverhampton - Rugeley Trent Valley, Longbridge - Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, Birmingham New Street - Walsall, Bromsgrove - Lichfield City, Birmingham New Street - Four Oaks, Bromsgrove - Four Oaks, Birmingham New Street - Rugeley Trent Valley, Birmingham International - Rugeley Trent Valley, Longbridge - Four Oaks, Wolverhampton - Hednesford · 7m · £0.90 · every ~12 min
Bus65, X64, 68, 67 · 8m · £2 · every ~36 min
67, 65, 68, X64 · 9m · £2 · every ~36 min
Aston train station facilities and services
Aston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Aston.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aston. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Aston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
NorthfieldNorthfield station, Quarry Lane, Northfield, West Midlands, B31 2PY
City-centre transport
Getting to Northfield from Birmingham city centre
Northfield is 9 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainBirmingham New Street - Redditch, Birmingham New Street - Bromsgrove, Lichfield Trent Valley High Level - Redditch, Lichfield Trent Valley High Level - Longbridge, Lichfield Trent Valley High Level - Bromsgrove, Four Oaks - Redditch · 18m · £3 · every ~8 min
Bus63, 61 · 42m · £2 · every ~52 min
Northfield train station facilities and services
Northfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Northfield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Northfield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Northfield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Northfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Northfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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