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Trip Overview

The average train between Sheffield and Birmingham NEC takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 28m
Duration
84 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
1h 25m
£35–56

Sheffield to Birmingham NEC train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 6m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 32m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 30m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 40m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 35m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 29m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 32m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 30m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 32m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 30m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 32m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 30m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 32m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 30m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheffield to Birmingham NEC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Sheffield to Birmingham NEC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 83.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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