It takes an average of 1h 21m to travel from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street by train, over a distance of around 65 miles (104 km). There are normally 28 trains per day travelling from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street and tickets for this journey start from £7.40 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:53 | |
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Last train | 22:02 | |
Departure station | Sheffield | |
Arrival station | Birmingham New Street | |
Journey time | From 1h 0m | |
Distance | 65 miles (104 km) | |
Frequency | 28 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £7.40 | |
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Looking to travel from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street by train? You've come to the right place!
The train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street usually takes around 1h 24m but can take just 59m on the fastest services, with around 39 trains running on this popular route every day. As soon as you board the train, you'll be able to make yourself comfortable and enjoy the journey as there are direct services available.
You'll be travelling with CrossCountry on this route. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the amenities offered on board, including free WiFi and a catering service.
If you want to snap up the cheapest fares, take the train during Off-Peak times. You can also get a Railcard if you’re travelling by train more than a few times a year – you'll save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys.
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The average journey time by train between Sheffield and Birmingham New Street is 1 hour and 21 minutes, with around 28 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street can start from as little as £7.40 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street without having to change trains. There are 28 direct trains from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street leaves at 05:53. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street leaves at 22:02. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street cover a distance of around 65 miles (104 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield.
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If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Sheffield to Birmingham New Street is right for you.
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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