The average train between Birmingham and Selby takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Selby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Selby. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Selby at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Selby. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Selby station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Birmingham to Selby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Selby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Birmingham to Selby train tickets online with Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Birmingham and Selby is 155.1 km. The road distance is 214 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 59m.