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The cheapest and fastest trains from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Showing times and prices for Nov 08
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
10 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
5 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Selly Oak (SLY) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) on Sat, Nov 08, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct trains cover the 5 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest trains will take 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
01:03PM0h10
Selly Oak (SLY)01:13PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$51One-way
0 transfers
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Selly Oak (SLY)07:13PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$51One-way
0 transfers
05:53PM0h10
Selly Oak (SLY)06:03PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$51One-way
0 transfers
08:03AM0h10
Selly Oak (SLY)08:13AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$51One-way
0 transfers
05:53PM0h10
Selly Oak (SLY)06:03PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$51One-way
0 transfers
07:03PM0h10
Selly Oak (SLY)07:13PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$51One-way
0 transfers
08:03AM0h10
Selly Oak (SLY)08:13AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$51One-way
0 transfers
01:03PM0h10
Selly Oak (SLY)01:13PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$51One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 3 miles (5 km)
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40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 4:31 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:23 AM Selly Oak (SLY) | 0h10 | 5:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:02 AM Selly Oak (SLY) | 0h10 | 7:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:53 PM Selly Oak (SLY) | 0h10 | 4:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:53 PM Selly Oak (SLY) | 0h10 | 6:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:32 PM Selly Oak (SLY) | 0h10 | 6:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Overview: Train from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 3 miles (5 km) distance in 10m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 3 miles (5 km) |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 22:01 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Selly Oak (SLY) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from $3 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10m
Cheapest Price
$3 (€2)
West Midlands Trains frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Yes, a day trip from Selly Oak to Birmingham New Street is feasible with a travel time of 10m and a distance of 3 miles (5 km). There are 7 trains available per day for this journey.
The train journey from Selly Oak to Birmingham New Street is primarily urban and passes through residential and industrial areas, offering limited scenic views.
The distance by train from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is 3 miles (5 km).
There is no high speed train available from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Train ticket prices from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $3 (€2), while the average price is around $4 (€4).
The first train from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 5:23 AM.
The cheapest way to get from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is by train, with a cost of around $3 (€2).
Yes, you can take the train from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The last train from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 10:01 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM). This service operates 7 times per day, provided by West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
The train from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) takes 10m and runs 7 per day.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Selly Oak (SLY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Birmingham
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Selly Oak. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Selly Oak for your trip from Birmingham to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 07:00 - 21:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00 None
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available in the Booking Hall and on Platform One.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilet is located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-21:00, Saturday 07:00-21:00 and Sunday 09:00-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: from Birmingham - under the foot bridge. Towards Birmingham - outside in the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Selly Oak
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Front of station building in turnaround area.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 07:00 - 21:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00 None
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available in the Booking Hall and on Platform One.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilet is located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-21:00, Saturday 07:00-21:00 and Sunday 09:00-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: from Birmingham - under the foot bridge. Towards Birmingham - outside in the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Selly Oak
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Front of station building in turnaround area.
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your journey to Birmingham from Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
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