The average train between Birmingham and Shenfield takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Shenfield. 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 Shenfield. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Shenfield at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Shenfield. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Shenfield station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Birmingham to Shenfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Shenfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Shenfield station.
Book your Birmingham to Shenfield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Shenfield is 179.2 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Shenfield via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and Liverpool Street Station in around 2h 19m.