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Shortlands to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times
Planning a journey from Shortlands to Birmingham New Street? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as BHD 5.970, with average prices for this route around BHD 13.490. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:16 Shortlands | 08:48 Birmingham New Street |   | Find Tickets |
05:36 Shortlands | 09:18 Birmingham New Street |  | Find Tickets |
05:51 Shortlands | 08:27 Birmingham New Street |  | Find Tickets |
05:51 Shortlands | 09:18 Birmingham New Street | | Find Tickets |
05:54 Shortlands | 08:27 Birmingham New Street | | Find Tickets |
06:21 Shortlands | 08:56 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Shortlands to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details
First train
00:11
Last train
23:06
Journey time
2 hours 31 minutes
Distance
177 km
Price
BHD 5.970*
How to book cheap train tickets from Shortlands to Birmingham New Street
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 Shortlands to Birmingham New Street can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards 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 Shortlands to Birmingham New Street, 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Shortlands to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Shortlands to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Shortlands to Birmingham New Street 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:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak hours, with cheaper prices.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.