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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Birmingham
- Cheapest price on Nov 13
- €18
- Average ticket price on Nov 13
- €29
- Fastest journey on Nov 13
- 1 h 9 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 13
- 1 h 10 m
- Trains on Nov 13
- 54
- Distance
- 73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Birmingham will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 54 trains from Nottingham to Birmingham, including 26 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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.
G0075312:41 PM 1h14 Nottingham station (NOT) 1:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers- G00757
2:41 PM 1h19 Nottingham station (NOT) 4:00 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00747
9:41 AM 1h14 Nottingham station (NOT) 10:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00751
11:41 AM 1h14 Nottingham station (NOT) 12:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01107
11:07 AM 1h18 Nottingham station (NOT) 12:25 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C216125:17 PM 1h09 Nottingham station (NOT) 6:26 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €42 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00914+C21822
8:17 PM 1h09 Nottingham station (NOT) 9:26 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €33 1 One-way 1 transfer - W29937+C21610
4:17 PM 1h10 Nottingham station (NOT) 5:27 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €42 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01180+C21600
10:17 AM 1h10 Nottingham station (NOT) 11:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €33 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00765
6:45 PM 1h11 Nottingham station (NOT) 7:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Birmingham
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Trains from Nottingham to Birmingham run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:52, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 54m.
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 3:52 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Live departures
Nottingham to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Birmingham trains for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00742 | 6:00 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h24 | 7:24 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70669+G66935 | 6:10 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h36 | 7:46 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01000 | 6:39 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h17 | 7:56 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21337+G01133 | 6:49 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h17 | 8:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01095 | 7:04 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h21 | 8:25 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70675+G00952 | On time 7:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h33 | 8:45 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00743 | 7:37 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h18 | 8:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21336+G01135 | 7:51 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h16 | 9:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01098 | 8:07 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h17 | 9:24 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21829+W29925 | 8:16 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h12 | 9:28 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00745 | 8:38 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h17 | 9:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21335+G01140 | 8:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h11 | 10:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01101 | 9:07 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h19 | 10:26 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70685+G00956 | 9:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h26 | 10:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01114 | 2:07 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h16 | 3:23 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21799+W29935 | 2:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h11 | 3:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00757 | 2:41 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h19 | 4:00 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21329+G01153 | 2:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h11 | 4:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01118 | 3:07 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h17 | 4:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21828+G01186 | 3:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h11 | 4:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00759 | 3:41 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h16 | 4:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21328+G01154 | 3:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h13 | 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01119 | 4:07 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h17 | 5:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21610+W29937 | 4:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h10 | 5:27 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01124 | 6:05 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h19 | 7:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21825+G66824 | 6:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h14 | 7:31 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00765 | 6:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h11 | 7:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21325+G01166 | 6:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h14 | 8:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01127 | On time 7:08 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h16 | 8:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21669+G00984 | 7:12 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h26 | 8:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Birmingham
Most Nottingham to Birmingham trains use the Nottingham to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, 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 Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, 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 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 Northfield from Birmingham city centre
Northfield is 9 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Northfield train station facilities and services
Northfield 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 Northfield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Northfield. 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 Northfield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Northfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Northfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
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