Train travel to Selly Oak guide

Selly Oak railway station is located in the Selly Oak area of Birmingham, UK. Opened in 1876 on the Birmingham West Suburban railway branch line, it was established to serve the growing suburban population. For those wanting to visit the University of Birmingham, Selly Oak station is one of the most convenient stops to reach the campus. In 1994, the station underwent significant renovations, including an increase in parking spaces and the installation of new lighting, fencing, and closed circuit TV.

Recently, the station was further expanded with a new parking lot offering 93 parking spaces, transforming Selly Oak station into a new Park and Ride site. Currently, the station is served exclusively by West Midlands Trains, providing convenient services to Birmingham New Street, Four Oaks, and Lichfield. Nearby, the Battery Retail Park and the Selly Oak Shopping Park offer shopping and dining options, and the Woodgate Valley Country Park is also a short drive away, providing green space and walking trails.

Which train companies run trains to Selly Oak?

West Midlands Trains is your reliable choice for frequent services to and from Selly Oak for destinations nationwide.

What are Selly Oak's opening hours?

Selly Oak generally operates between 0:02 and 23:59. However, hours may vary, so please confirm before traveling.

Pick up & drop off at Selly Oak

You can enjoy a hassle-free journey with Selly Oak's designated parking and pick-up/drop-off areas.

Connectivity of the Selly Oak?

Popular destinations offering trains to and from Selly Oak include Birmingham, Birmingham New Street, Five Ways, University (Birmingham) and Bromsgrove. Regular buses and taxis will be available at the station for onward travel, also. We recommend checking for availability prior to your journey.

Selly Oak live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Selly Oak, check now to plan your next journey.

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TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Selly Oak to Bromsgrove20:152West Midlands Trains
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Selly Oak to Lichfield Trent Valley20:231West Midlands Trains
On time
Selly Oak to Redditch20:252West Midlands Trains
On time
Selly Oak to Lichfield Trent Valley20:531West Midlands Trains
On time
Selly Oak to Redditch20:552West Midlands Trains
On time
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Birmingham New Street to Selly Oak20:059West Midlands Trains
On time
Redditch to Selly Oak19:581West Midlands Trains
On time
Lichfield Trent Valley to Selly Oak19:303West Midlands Trains
On time
Redditch to Selly Oak20:271West Midlands Trains
On time
Lichfield Trent Valley to Selly Oak20:003West Midlands Trains
On time

Station Details

Address

Selly Oak station, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, West Midlands, B29 6DW

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 06:00:00 until 21:00:00

Saturday open from 07:00:00 until 21:00:00

Sunday open from 09:00:00 until 19:00:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

Shops

Shops

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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