Trains from Selly Oak to Birmingham from £2.90

Selly Oak station is located in Selly Oak in Birmingham, England, on the Cross-City Line between Redditch, Birmingham and Lichfield. It provides approximately 72 trains per day to Birmingham New Street from Platform 1 and is only served by West Midlands Trains. Selly Oak is famous for its use by students at University of Birmingham.

The West Midlands Trains service to Birmingham New Street takes around 10 minutes with just two stops. During the journey, you can disembark at University Birmingham and Five Ways. The average cost of train tickets from Selly Oak to Birmingham New Street is £3.50. To save on your journey, consider booking in advance or purchasing a Railcard, which can save you up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year.

You'll arrive at Birmingham New Street is the largest and busiest of the three main railway stations in Birmingham city centre, England. It's served by Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway, and Transport for Wales and offers excellent connectivity to various destinations, including Preston, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, and Bristol. Additionally, it connects to the West Midlands Metro tram system via West Midlands Metro Line One.

Are trains running from Selly Oak to Birmingham?

Yes. Generally, there are typically around 72 trains from Selly Oak to Birmingham New Street throughout the day. West Midlands Trains are the main train operating company running services between Selly Oak and Birmingham New Street. You can check whether there are any issues with the lines using the Trip.com website or app, where we provide live updates.

What line is Selly Oak on?

Selly Oak is served by the Cross-City Line, which is part of the West Midlands Railway network. The Cross-City Line runs between Redditch or Longbridge in the south and Lichfield in the north, passing through the city centre of Birmingham.

Do you have to pay to park at Selly Oak station?

Yes, there is a charge for parking at Selly Oak station. The parking facilities are managed by Network Rail or a third-party operator, and fees typically apply.

What is the cheapest way to get from Selly Oak to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Selly Oak to Birmingham city centre is by bus. There are several bus routes that connect Selly Oak to Birmingham city centre, with fares typically around £2.

The train is another option, but it's generally more expensive, with fares starting from around £2.90. However, there are always ways to help you save even further. For example, Railcards can help reduce fares by a 1/3, and booking in advance can save you an average of 61%. {Split tickets} are another viable option, and can save an average of 30%.