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Birmingham New Street to Shepley by train

First train

06:03

Last train

00:25

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Shepley

Journey time

From 2h 3m

Distance

77 miles (124 km)

Frequency

27 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales

How to travel from Birmingham New Street to Shepley by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Shepley? Look no further.

You'll usually find 27 trains per day running between Birmingham New Street and Shepley, which usually take 4 hours 37 minutes to complete the 77 miles (124 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Shepley by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Shepley if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Shepley? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham New Street to Shepley? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Birmingham New Street to Shepley take?

The average journey time by train between Birmingham New Street and Shepley is 4 hours and 37 minutes, with around 27 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Birmingham New Street and Shepley by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Birmingham New Street to Shepley is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Birmingham New Street to Shepley?

No, there are no direct train services from Birmingham New Street to Shepley. Travelling from Birmingham New Street to Shepley by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Birmingham New Street to Shepley leave?

The first train from Birmingham New Street to Shepley leaves at 06:03. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Birmingham New Street to Shepley leave?

The last train from Birmingham New Street to Shepley leaves at 00:25. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Birmingham New Street and Shepley by train?

Trains travelling from Birmingham New Street to Shepley cover a distance of around 77 miles (124 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Shepley to Birmingham New Street.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Shepley

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Consider a Season Ticket

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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