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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Five Ways to Shenfield for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Five Ways
- Departure station
- Five Ways station guide
- Address
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- Five Ways, Birmingham B16 8SJ
Operators serving Five Ways
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Five Ways
- Shelters
Parking & meeting your train
- Nearby pay parking
Explore the area around Five Ways
- Edgbaston Cricket Ground
About your departure station
Opened in 1854 as part of Birmingham's suburban expansion, Five Ways became a key commuter station.
The area's commercial growth was reflected in station upgrades, though current facilities remain modest.
Five Ways represents urban rail hubs that serve both business and residential districts.
The station's story mirrors Birmingham's western suburbs' development, with transport adapting to changing city patterns.
Recent regeneration plans may transform the station's role in this important city center location.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Five Ways to Shenfield?
Open the ticket search and enter Five Ways as your departure station and Shenfield as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Five Ways and Shenfield?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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