4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from East Midlands Airport to Birmingham
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
87
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Midlands Airport to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Midlands Airport to Birmingham will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 87 trains that leave East Midlands Airport for Birmingham on Sat, Aug 15, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 15 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
On Sat, Aug 15 the slowest trains will take 53 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.
G011009:24 AM1h00Long Eaton station (LGE)10:24 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€161One-way0 transfers- G010978:26 AM0h57Long Eaton station (LGE)9:23 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€161One-way0 transfers
- G0110812:24 PM1h00Long Eaton station (LGE)1:24 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€161One-way0 transfers
- G011121:24 PM1h01Long Eaton station (LGE)2:25 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€161One-way0 transfers
- G0110310:24 AM1h00Long Eaton station (LGE)11:24 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€191One-way0 transfers
C21823+G668256:33 PM0h52Long Eaton station (LGE)7:25 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€291One-way1 transfer- C21319+G011419:11 AM0h53Long Eaton station (LGE)10:04 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€291One-way1 transfer
- C21315+W298781:11 PM0h53Long Eaton station (LGE)2:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€291One-way1 transfer
- C21313+G011513:11 PM0h53Long Eaton station (LGE)4:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€291One-way1 transfer
- C21311+G011625:11 PM0h53Long Eaton station (LGE)6:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€291One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for East Midlands Airport to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Midlands Airport to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 54 km
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Live departures
East Midlands Airport to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for East Midlands Airport to Birmingham trains for today, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00956+W70685 | Delayed 9:08 AM 9:25 AMEast Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h13 | 10:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W29862+C21649 | Delayed 9:33 AM 9:57 AMEast Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h09 | 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00959+W70691 | On time 10:25 AM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h13 | 11:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C21189 · C21612+G01188 | On time 5:04 PM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h22 | 6:26 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| C21327+G01161 | On time 5:11 PM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h56 | 6:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01122 | On time 5:24 PM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h59 | 6:23 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00977+C21687 | Delayed 4:50 PM 5:25 PMEast Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h20 | 6:45 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01188+C21612 | Delayed 4:53 PM 5:33 PMLong Eaton station (LGE) | 0h53 | 6:26 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00763 | On time 5:53 PM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1h02 | 6:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70998+W29909 | On time 5:58 PM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h09 | 7:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W29909+C21326 | Delayed 5:31 PM 6:11 PMLong Eaton station (LGE) | 0h56 | 7:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01124 | On time 6:20 PM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1h04 | 7:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00982+C21693 | 6:23 PM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h15 | 7:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C21825+G66824 | 6:33 PM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h58 | 7:31 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01166+C21647 · C21325 | Delayed 6:31 PM 6:43 PMEast Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h24 | 8:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| G01050+W70825 | Delayed 6:18 PM 6:45 PMEast Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h30 | 8:15 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01166+C21325 | Delayed 6:31 PM 7:12 PMLong Eaton station (LGE) | 0h55 | 8:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00984+C21669 | 7:25 PM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h13 | 8:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01126 | On time 7:28 PM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h56 | 8:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00767 | On time 7:51 PM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1h04 | 8:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W71009+G01169 | On time 8:00 PM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h07 | 9:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C21324+G01169 | On time 8:11 PM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h56 | 9:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C03938+G00988 | On time 8:25 PM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h13 | 9:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C21822+G00914 | 8:33 PM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h53 | 9:26 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W70908 · C21615+G01170 | On time 8:38 PM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h31 | 10:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| G01053+W70834 | Delayed 8:18 PM 8:45 PMEast Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h30 | 10:15 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00772 | On time 8:56 PM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1h02 | 9:58 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70744+G00992 | On time 9:00 PM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h38 | 10:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C21615+G01170 | On time 9:10 PM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h59 | 10:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C21190+G00773 | On time 9:16 PM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h45 | 11:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00773 | On time 9:53 PM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1h08 | 11:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70748+G66978 | On time 9:55 PM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h27 | 11:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W70752+G00994 | On time 10:29 PM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1h15 | 11:44 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W70752+G00994 | On time 10:33 PM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h11 | 11:44 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 15 | |||||
| C59764+G00744 | 8:08 AM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h47 | 9:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C21320+G01137 | 8:09 AM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h56 | 9:05 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01097 | 8:26 AM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h57 | 9:23 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21831+W29924 | 8:31 AM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h56 | 9:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C21198+G00957 | 8:50 AM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h48 | 10:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C59769 · C21788+G01177 | 9:08 AM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h19 | 10:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| C59769+G00746 | 9:08 AM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h47 | 10:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C21319+G01141 | 9:11 AM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h53 | 10:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01100 | 9:24 AM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1h00 | 10:24 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21788+G01177 | 9:33 AM Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0h54 | 10:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C59774+G00958 | 9:50 AM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h48 | 11:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W70954+G01146 | 9:54 AM East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1h12 | 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Midlands Airport to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from East Midlands Airport to Birmingham run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 14:24. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 57m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 2:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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FAQs: Trains from East Midlands Airport to Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Midlands Airport to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from East Midlands Airport to Birmingham
Most East Midlands Airport to Birmingham trains use the Nottingham to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare East Midlands Airport and Birmingham 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 University from Birmingham city centre
University is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
University train station facilities and services
University has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at University.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at University. 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 University: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at University: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at University: 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 ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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