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Selly Oak to Water Orton by train

First train

06:23

Last train

19:23

Departure station

Selly Oak

Arrival station

Water Orton

Journey time

From 27m

Distance

10 miles (16 km)

Frequency

14 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry

Taking the train from Selly Oak to Water Orton in 27 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Selly Oak to Water Orton? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 37 minutes to travel the 10 miles (16 km) from Selly Oak to Water Orton by train, although you can get there in as little as 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 14 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with CrossCountry for all or at least part of your journey to Water Orton.

Book train tickets from Selly Oak to Water Orton in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Water Orton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Selly Oak to Water Orton? 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 Selly Oak to Water Orton take?

The average journey time by train between Selly Oak and Water Orton is 37 minutes, with around 14 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 Selly Oak and Water Orton by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Selly Oak to Water Orton is 27 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Selly Oak to Water Orton?

No, there are no direct train services from Selly Oak to Water Orton. Travelling from Selly Oak to Water Orton by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Selly Oak to Water Orton leave?

The first train from Selly Oak to Water Orton leaves at 06:23. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Selly Oak to Water Orton leave?

The last train from Selly Oak to Water Orton leaves at 19:23. 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 Selly Oak and Water Orton by train?

Trains travelling from Selly Oak to Water Orton cover a distance of around 10 miles (16 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Water Orton to Selly Oak.

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