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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Newark-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Newark-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 98 km
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2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Newark-on-Trent train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Newark-on-Trent trains for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G00738+ C21262 | 8:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 10:15 AM Newark Castle (NCT) | 1 transfer | |
G01060+ C21303 | 9:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h58 | 11:01 AM Newark Castle (NCT) | 1 transfer | |
G00684+ C21259 | 9:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h04 | 11:13 AM Newark Castle (NCT) | 1 transfer | |
G01062+ C21302 | 10:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h56 | 11:59 AM Newark Castle (NCT) | 1 transfer | |
G00739+ C21257 | 10:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 12:15 PM Newark Castle (NCT) | 1 transfer | |
G01064+ C21301 | 11:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h58 | 1:01 PM Newark Castle (NCT) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Newark-on-Trent
Trains from Birmingham to Newark-on-Trent run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:01, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 1:01 AM |
Last train 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham to Newark-on-Trent trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Newark-on-Trent from €16. 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 to Newark-on-Trent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Newark-on-Trent 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 Newark-on-Trent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Newark-on-Trent
Most Birmingham to Newark-on-Trent trains use the Birmingham New Street to Newark Castle station pair, with some services arriving at Newark Northgate. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Newark-on-Trent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Five Ways from Birmingham city centre
Five Ways is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Five Ways train station facilities and services
Five Ways has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Five Ways.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Five Ways. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Five Ways: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Five Ways: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Five Ways: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Newark-on-Trent station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Newark Castle from Newark-on-Trent city centre
Newark Castle is 1 km from Newark-on-Trent city centre. Public transport options include:
Newark Castle train station facilities and services
Newark Castle has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Newark Castle.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Newark Castle. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Newark Castle: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Newark Castle: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Castle: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access to both platforms via ramps with shallow gradients. Access between platforms is via a level crossing which has an uneven surface due to the tracks. This station has tactile paving at the edge of platform 1 but not at the edge of platform 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Newark Northgate from Newark-on-Trent city centre
Newark Northgate is 2 km from Newark-on-Trent city centre. Public transport options include:
Newark Northgate train station facilities and services
Newark Northgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Newark Northgate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Newark Northgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Newark Northgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Newark Northgate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Newark Northgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Northgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Advance booking advisable, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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