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Travelling from Alvechurch to Shirley by train

Planning a trip or commuting from Alvechurch to Shirley by train? Find essential travel information, money-saving tips, and more. 

• Trains from Alvechurch to Shirley typically take around 1 hour 33 minutes, with the fastest services taking just 1 hour 19 minutes.
• Trains depart from Alvechurch as early as 06:06 and as late a 23:36. 
• There are approximately 2 trains per hour to Shirley, totalling around 31 trains per day.
• For a train from Alvechurch to Shirley, you can get fares as low as £8.

Please note that journey times and frequencies may vary on weekends and holidays. Use our Journey Planner or download our app for the most up-to-date information.

Keep reading for money-saving tips, downloadable timetables and live departures.

Get cheap train tickets from Alvechurch to Shirley

Here are six tips for finding the cheapest fares from Alvechurch to Shirley at any time of the year. 

• Avoid peak times: Travel outside of rush hour, evenings, and weekends for cheaper fares with Off-Peak tickets . 
• Save with a Railcard: Choose from options like Two Together, Family & Friends, or Senior Railcards to save up to 1/3 on fares. Visit our Railcards page for more details.
• Travelling in a group? GroupSave offers 1/3 savings for groups of three or more people. Perfect for family outings or group adventures.
• Consider a Season ticket: If you make the same journey regularly, a Season ticket could save you money. Choose from Weekly, Monthly, Annual, or even Flexi options to suit your needs.
• Book in advance: Grab the lowest fares on longer distance journeys by planning ahead with Advance tickets . They are sold in limited numbers and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• Book direct: Enjoy no booking fees to Shirley by purchasing directly through our website or app .

Ticket types explained

You can choose from a variety of ticket options when travelling. The name of the ticket usually describes when you can buy and use them, making it easy to find the best value.

• Anytime :  The most flexible option, allowing travel at any time on any train.
• Advance :  For those who know their travel plans in advance, Advance tickets offer the lowest fares for longer journeys, but are restricted to specific trains and dates.
• Off-Peak : Enjoy discounts by travelling at quieter times, typically outside of peak hours.
• Season :  Ideal for frequent commuters, Season tickets offer unlimited travel between two stations for a set period.
• Flexi Season : A more flexible option, allowing 8 days of travel in 28 days – any time between two stations.