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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
37 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
45 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 6 trains from Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 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.
C168859:230h37Shifnal station (SFN)10:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£121One-way0 changes- W112129:310h55Shifnal station (SFN)10:26Birmingham New Street (BHM)£121One-way0 changes
- W112047:310h55Shifnal station (SFN)8:26Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
- C168827:210h39Shifnal station (SFN)8:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
- W112078:310h55Shifnal station (SFN)9:26Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
- C168859:230h37Shifnal station (SFN)10:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£121One-way0 changes
- C168827:210h39Shifnal station (SFN)8:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
- C168838:210h39Shifnal station (SFN)9:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
- W112047:310h55Shifnal station (SFN)8:26Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
- W112078:310h55Shifnal station (SFN)9:26Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 38 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 0m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 45m versus 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with West Midlands Trains.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16881 | On time 6:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 7:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11201 | On time 6:36 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h58 | 7:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W11201+ W45244 | On time 6:36 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h56 | 7:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C16882 | On time 7:21 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h39 | 8:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11204 | On time 7:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 8:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16883 | On time 8:21 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h39 | 9:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16885 | On time 9:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 10:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11212 | On time 9:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 10:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16887 | On time 10:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 11:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11214 | On time 10:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 11:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16889 | On time 11:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 12:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11219 | On time 11:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 12:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16890 | On time 12:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 13:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11222 | On time 12:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 13:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16892 | On time 13:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 14:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11225 | On time 13:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 14:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16894 | On time 14:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 15:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11229 | On time 14:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 15:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16897 | On time 15:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 16:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11232 | On time 15:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 16:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16898 | On time 16:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 17:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11234 | On time 16:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 17:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16900 | On time 17:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 18:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11239 | On time 17:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 18:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16902 | On time 18:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 19:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11243 | On time 18:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 19:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16904 | On time 19:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 20:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11247 | On time 19:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h56 | 20:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16907 | On time 20:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 21:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11248 | On time 20:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 21:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16908 | On time 21:23 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h37 | 22:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11251 | On time 21:31 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 22:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11253 | On time 22:26 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h55 | 23:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11253 · C16984 | On time 22:26 Shifnal station (SFN) | 0h54 | 23:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:23, the last at 16:27. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 34m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 6:23 |
Last train 16:27 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Shifnal station (SFN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Shifnal station (SFN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Shifnal station (SFN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Shifnal to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Shifnal station (SFN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Shifnal from Shifnal city centre
Shifnal train station facilities and services
Shifnal has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Shifnal.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shifnal: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Shifnal: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shifnal: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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: Yes.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
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.
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