The cheapest and fastest trains from Shirley to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shirley to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shirley to Birmingham will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 2 trains that leave Shirley for Birmingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 10 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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.
13:200h21Shirley13:41Birmingham£31One-way0 changes
19:200h19Shirley19:39Birmingham£41One-way0 changes
19:200h19Shirley19:39Birmingham£41One-way0 changes
13:200h21Shirley13:41Birmingham£31One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shirley to Birmingham
Trains from Shirley to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 10 km distance in 19m.
Distance 10 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 6:12 |
Last train 23:47 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Shirley to Birmingham trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Shirley and Birmingham from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Shirley to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shirley 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Shirley and Birmingham
Most Shirley to Birmingham trains use the Shirley to Birmingham Moor Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham Snow Hill. Use this guide to compare Shirley and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Shirley station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Getting to Shirley from Shirley city centre
Shirley is 1 km from Shirley city centre. Public transport options include:
Shirley train station facilities and services
Shirley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Shirley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Shirley. 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 Shirley: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Shirley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shirley: 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 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Birmingham station do trains from Shirley arrive at?
Getting to Birmingham Moor Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Moor Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. 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 Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: 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 accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Small Heath from Birmingham city centre
Small Heath is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Small Heath train station facilities and services
Small Heath has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Small Heath.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Small Heath. 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 Small Heath: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Small Heath: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Small Heath: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, 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.
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