Trains from Selly Oak to Birmingham from $3.67*

Trains from Selly Oak to Birmingham from $3.67*

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Selly Oak to Birmingham Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Selly Oak to Birmingham, starting from $3.67 and averaging $4.34. The entire journey takes no more than 9m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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12:23
Selly Oak
12:33
Birmingham New Street
10m, DirectWest Midlands Trains
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12:32
Selly Oak
12:42
Birmingham New Street
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12:53
Selly Oak
13:03
Birmingham New Street
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13:03
Selly Oak
13:13
Birmingham New Street
10m, DirectWest Midlands Trains
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13:23
Selly Oak
13:33
Birmingham New Street
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13:32
Selly Oak
13:42
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Selly Oak to Birmingham Train Route Details

The Selly Oak to Birmingham train ticket is from $3.67. The average travel time is 9m, covering a distance of approximately 5 mile. There are usually 72 daily trains provided by West Midlands Trains. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
00:02
Last train
Last train
23:53
Departure station
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Arrival station
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Journey time
Journey time
9m
Distance
Distance
5 mile
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$3.67*
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Selly Oak to Birmingham Train Travel Guide

Selly Oak to Birmingham Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Birmingham

Every day, up to 72 train depart from Selly Oak and arrive in Birmingham, with the shortest journey taking 9m minutes.

Book cheap train tickets from Selly Oak to Birmingham

Let's save unnecessary costs when traveling from Selly Oak to Birmingham by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Selly Oak to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How can you make your journey from Selly Oak to Birmingham cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two sections: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Selly Oak to Birmingham. You can choose the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.

Selly Oak to Birmingham train travel guide

Selly Oak station is located in Selly Oak in Birmingham, England, on the Cross-City Line between Redditch, Birmingham and Lichfield. It provides approximately 72 trains per day to Birmingham New Street from Platform 1 and is only served by West Midlands Trains. Selly Oak is famous for its use by students at University of Birmingham.

The West Midlands Trains service to Birmingham New Street takes around 10 minutes with just two stops. During the journey, you can disembark at University Birmingham and Five Ways. The average cost of train tickets from Selly Oak to Birmingham New Street is £xx. To save on your journey, consider booking in advance or purchasing a Railcard, which can save you up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year.

You’ll arrive at Birmingham New Street is the largest and busiest of the three main railway stations in Birmingham city centre, England. It’s served by Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway, and Transport for Wales and offers excellent connectivity to various destinations, including Preston, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, and Bristol. Additionally, it connects to the West Midlands Metro tram system via West Midlands Metro Line One.

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Are trains running from Selly Oak to Birmingham?

Yes. Generally, there are typically around 72 trains from Selly Oak to Birmingham New Street throughout the day. West Midlands Trains are the main train operating company running services between Selly Oak and Birmingham New Street. You can check whether there are any issues with the lines using the Trip.com website or app, where we provide live updates.

What line is Selly Oak on?

Selly Oak is served by the Cross-City Line, which is part of the West Midlands Railway network. The Cross-City Line runs between Redditch or Longbridge in the south and Lichfield in the north, passing through the city centre of Birmingham.

Do you have to pay to park at Selly Oak station?

Yes, there is a charge for parking at Selly Oak station. The parking facilities are managed by Network Rail or a third-party operator, and fees typically apply.

What is the cheapest way to get from Selly Oak to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Selly Oak to Birmingham city centre is by bus. There are several bus routes that connect Selly Oak to Birmingham city centre, with fares typically around £2.

The train is another option, but it's generally more expensive, with fares starting from around £2.90. However, there are always ways to help you save even further. For example, Railcards can help reduce fares by a 1/3, and booking in advance can save you an average of 61%. {Split tickets} are another viable option, and can save an average of 30%.

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