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Sholing to Birmingham Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Sholing to Birmingham, starting from JPY 8,147 and averaging JPY 8,147. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 18m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
11:31 3h 20m, Changes required Sholing	14:51 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
11:31 4h 17m, Changes required Sholing	15:48 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
11:43 4h 44m, Changes required Sholing	16:27 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
11:43 5h 22m, Changes required Sholing	17:05 Birmingham Moor Street	Find Tickets
12:31 3h 20m, Changes required Sholing	15:51 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
12:31 4h 17m, Changes required Sholing	16:48 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

3h 18m

Distance

180 km

Price

JPY 8,147*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Sholing to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Sholing to Birmingham. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

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 to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Sholing to Birmingham, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

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 Sholing to Birmingham 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 Sholing to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Sholing to Birmingham train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Sholing to Birmingham Train prices and times

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