The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport to East Midlands Airport
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham International Airport to East Midlands Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to East Midlands Airport will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 2 trains that leave Birmingham International Airport for East Midlands Airport on Sat, Mar 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Birmingham International Airport to East Midlands Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport to East Midlands Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 50 km
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€21 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham International Airport to East Midlands Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to East Midlands Airport trains for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:41 PM Birmingham International Airport | 1h28 | 5:09 PM East Midlands Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
![]() | 8:41 AM Birmingham International Airport | 2h04 | 10:45 AM East Midlands Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:41 AM Birmingham International Airport | 2h03 | 11:44 AM East Midlands Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Birmingham International Airport to East Midlands Airport by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport to East Midlands Airport
Trains from Birmingham International Airport to East Midlands Airport run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:08, the last at 15:41. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 07:08 |
Last train 15:41 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Birmingham International Airport to East Midlands Airport trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Birmingham International Airport and East Midlands Airport from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham International Airport to East Midlands Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham International Airport to East Midlands Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at East Midlands Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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