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Sholing to Birmingham Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Sholing to Birmingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as BHD 20.100, with average prices for this route around BHD 20.100. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
15:31 3 hours 20 minutes, Changes required Sholing	18:51 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
15:31 3 hours 56 minutes, Changes required Sholing	19:27 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
15:31 4 hours 17 minutes, Changes required Sholing	19:48 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
16:32 3 hours 19 minutes, Changes required Sholing	19:51 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
16:32 3 hours 55 minutes, Changes required Sholing	20:27 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
16:45 3 hours 56 minutes, Changes required Sholing	20:41 Paris	Find Tickets

Sholing to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train

06:00

Last train

23:31

Departure station

Sholing

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

3 hours 18 minutes

Distance

180 km

Price

BHD 20.100*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Sholing to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Sholing to Birmingham can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Sholing to Birmingham for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Sholing to Birmingham, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Sholing to Birmingham ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Sholing to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Sholing to Birmingham train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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Sholing to Birmingham Train prices and times

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