Nottingham to Birmingham train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for May 16

Cheapest price

€14

Average price

€25

Fastest journey

1 h 10 m

Average duration

1 h 11 m

Trains per day

51

Distance

73 km

Cheap tickets

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 €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.

Fast trains

Of the 51 trains that leave Nottingham for Birmingham on Sat, May 16, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, May 16 the direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .

On Sat, May 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.

  • CrossCountryC75264
    1:07 PM1h19
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    2:26 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC75277
    7:07 PM1h16
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    8:23 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC75269
    3:07 PM1h17
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    4:24 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC75236
    4:41 PM1h15
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    5:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC75238
    5:41 PM1h14
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    6:55 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    171One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €9.

Distance: 73 km

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Bus

€20

Average price

€11

Average price

Cheapest

1h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 27m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 10m

Average total duration

1h 40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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Megabus

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Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Nottingham to Birmingham train times

The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
CrossCountryC75243+East Midlands RailwayC512635:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h35
7:25 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC752436:00 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h25
7:25 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayY12099+CrossCountryC725156:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h34
7:46 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC724696:41 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h15
7:56 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryC75134+East Midlands RailwayC51101_C512206:49 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h17
8:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC752457:06 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h18
8:24 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryC75389+East Midlands RailwayC522737:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h26
8:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC752498:07 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h17
9:24 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryC75391+East Midlands RailwayY121028:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h26
9:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC721428:41 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h14
9:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryC75193+East Midlands RailwayY123388:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h13
10:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC752529:07 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h17
10:24 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryC75393+East Midlands RailwayY121049:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h26
10:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC752229:41 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h14
10:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryC75083+East Midlands RailwayY123399:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h13
11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC7525510:07 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h17
11:24 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayY12108+CrossCountryC7539510:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h26
11:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC7522410:41 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h14
11:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryC75085+East Midlands RailwayC5120210:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h14
12:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC7525811:07 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h16
12:23 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryC75397+East Midlands RailwayC5225111:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h26
12:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC7522611:41 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h15
12:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryC75119+East Midlands RailwayC5123611:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h13
1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC7526112:07 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h17
1:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryC75400+East Midlands RailwayY1211312:12 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h26
1:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC7215012:41 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h15
1:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryC75120+East Midlands RailwayC5121712:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h11
2:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC752641:07 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h19
2:26 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryC75403+East Midlands RailwayY121161:12 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h26
2:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC752291:41 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h15
2:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayY12340+CrossCountryC750891:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h12
3:05 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC752672:07 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h17
3:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayY12120+CrossCountryC754062:12 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h26
3:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC752312:41 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h14
3:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC51171+CrossCountryC750632:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h11
4:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC752693:07 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h17
4:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayY12123+CrossCountryC078373:12 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h26
4:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC752714:07 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h16
5:23 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayY12124+CrossCountryC754124:12 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h26
5:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC752364:41 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h15
5:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayY12342+CrossCountryC750954:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h11
6:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryC752725:07 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h16
6:23 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayY12127+CrossCountryC754155:12 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h26
6:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer

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Why should you book Nottingham to Birmingham trains with Omio?

CrossCountry as well as East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country and more offer trains services from Nottingham to Birmingham.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Nottingham to Birmingham.

Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to Birmingham.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Nottingham to Birmingham.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to Birmingham.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Nottingham to Birmingham.

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Nottingham to Birmingham?

The best time to book your train from Nottingham to Birmingham is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Nottingham to Birmingham route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Nottingham to Birmingham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Nottingham to Birmingham.

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 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 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 1h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
Distance
73 km
Average train duration
1h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
€9
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
1h 5m
First train
3:52 AM
Last train
11:09 PM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5

Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Birmingham from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
€9
CrossCountry frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 35m
Cheapest Price
€32
East Midlands Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Price
€58
east_midlands_trains frequency
11 a day

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 11m
Cheapest Price
€65
Cross Country frequency
27 a day

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Birmingham can start from as little as €9 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Nottingham to Birmingham is €20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Nottingham to Birmingham is 1h 5m to travel the 73 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Nottingham to Birmingham leaves at 3:52 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Nottingham to Birmingham leaves at 11:09 PM.
Yes,there are 5 direct trains a day from Nottingham to Birmingham with CrossCountry, Cross Country. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Nottingham to Birmingham. You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 2h 35m
When taking a train from Nottingham to Birmingham, you can count on CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country for the best way to get you to Birmingham. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Nottingham and Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Birmingham from Nottingham is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Nottingham to Birmingham is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nottingham and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Nottingham to Birmingham

Nottingham
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Birmingham.
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Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Nottingham
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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