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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for Dec 09
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
104 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Birmingham will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Sheffield for Birmingham on Tue, Dec 09, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 09 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Tue, Dec 09 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
Y07098+
C2372307:00PM1h26
Sheffield station (SHF)08:26PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$271One-way
1 transfer
Y07094+C2372106:00PM1h23
Sheffield station (SHF)07:23PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$311One-way
1 transfer
C2380006:56PM1h11
Sheffield station (SHF)08:07PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$341One-way
0 transfers
Y07089+C2371905:01PM1h22
Sheffield station (SHF)06:23PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$371One-way
1 transfer
C2348206:24PM1h06
Sheffield station (SHF)07:30PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$461One-way
0 transfers
C2348206:24PM1h06
Sheffield station (SHF)07:30PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$461One-way
0 transfers
C2380006:56PM1h11
Sheffield station (SHF)08:07PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$341One-way
0 transfers
C2379705:56PM1h11
Sheffield station (SHF)07:07PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$581One-way
0 transfers
Y07089+C2371905:01PM1h22
Sheffield station (SHF)06:23PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$371One-way
1 transfer
Y07094+C2372106:00PM1h23
Sheffield station (SHF)07:23PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$311One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€44 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sheffield to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Birmingham trains for today, Monday, December 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:30 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM Sheffield | 1h23 | 1:23 PM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:00 PM Sheffield | 1h26 | 7:26 PM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 9 | |||||
| 6:00 AM Sheffield | 1h25 | 7:25 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 AM Sheffield | 1h27 | 9:27 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:56 AM Sheffield | 1h10 | 10:06 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:26 AM Sheffield | 1h00 | 10:26 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While CrossCountry tickets can be bought on CrossCountry's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains and Cross Country to help you choose the right option for your journey from Sheffield to Birmingham.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Sheffield to Birmingham.
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Sheffield to Birmingham?
The best time to book your train from Sheffield to Birmingham is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Sheffield to Birmingham route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Sheffield to Birmingham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Sheffield to Birmingham.
Trains
from $48Buses
from $11Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Sheffield to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:39, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 1h 0m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $11 (€9)
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 04:39 |
Last train 23:09 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $11 (€9)
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Sheffield to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Birmingham from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
$18 (€15)
CrossCountry frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
$58 (€46)
East Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 18m
Cheapest Price
$93 (€75)
east_midlands_trains frequency
13 a day
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
$113 (€91)
Cross Country frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Trains from Sheffield to Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Birmingham 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, and visit the National SEA LIFE Centre. Enjoy performances at the Birmingham Hippodrome and discover history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Must-see sights include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring shopping center.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Birmingham's key attractions, including its museums, culinary scene, and shopping areas.
The train from Sheffield to Birmingham takes 1h 0m and runs 7 per day.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Sheffield to Birmingham. The journey takes 1h 0m with a frequency of 7 trains per day and covers a distance of 64 miles (104 km).
The train journey from Sheffield to Birmingham offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, featuring views of the English countryside, including rolling hills and fields, especially as the train passes through the Peak District. However, much of the route also includes urban landscapes and industrial areas.
Train ticket prices from Sheffield to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $23 (€19), while the average price is around $54 (€44).
The last train from Sheffield to Birmingham leaves at 11:09 PM.
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Birmingham is by bus, with a cost of around $11 (€9).
The first train from Sheffield to Birmingham leaves at 4:39 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham.
Yes, there is a direct train from Sheffield to Birmingham. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by CrossCountry, Cross Country.
The distance by train from Sheffield to Birmingham is 64 miles (104 km).
The train station in Sheffield that goes to Birmingham is Sheffield station (SHF), which connects to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Sheffield to Birmingham.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Sheffield to Birmingham.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sheffield to Birmingham
Sheffield
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Sheffield is Meadowhall. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Meadowhall for your trip from Sheffield to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Meadowhall
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParking
Dining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
7 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Woodhouse
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Acocks Green. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Acocks Green for your journey to Birmingham from Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 16:00 Friday 07:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed None
Distance to city center
6 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Acocks Green
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: The public service bus stop outside station entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibility
LoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday 07:00 - 10:00 Saturday 12:00 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 14:00
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Adderley Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bordesley Green Road - Outside booking hall entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 10:3012:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 11:0012:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 11:0015:00 - 18:00 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 Sunday Closed None
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
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 Aston
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Lichfield Road - under railway bridge at public service bus stop near to bottom of stairs for Platform 1 Walsall bound platform
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