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4.6Travel Information from Birmingham to Nottingham
 Distance | 72 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | €9 - €10 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • €9 • 1 h 4 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • €9 • 1 h 4 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or CrossCountry |
Travel 72 km by train or coach from Birmingham to Nottingham. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Birmingham to Nottingham.
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How to get from Birmingham to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Birmingham to Nottingham?
It's an easy matter to travel by UK public transport between Birmingham and nearby Nottingham. Regular, scheduled train and bus services depart from Birmingham on a daily basis. The shortest journey times for trips are just over an hour, by rail, although the quickest bus services between the main coach stations of each city also only take one hour and 20 minutes. With speedy, regular connections by either bus or train, the city of Nottingham is well connected to central Birmingham, and travellers will find it's a simple matter to visit Nottingham at any time of day, with services operating until late evening.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Birmingham to Nottingham?
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Nottingham is generally by bus, although prices for trains are only a little more. At certain times of day, affordable train tickets can mean bus and train journey costs are the same. These two Midlands cities are just 51 miles apart, and the quickest direct coach journeys only take one hour and 15 minutes. Coaches are provided by National Express and Megabus and run regularly from Birmingham Coach Station, although some journeys may require one change.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Birmingham to Nottingham?
The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Nottingham is by train, although booking the quickest coaches will only add around ten minutes onto journey times, depending on traffic. CrossCountry Rail operates all train services, and most are direct. The quickest rail journey time is one hour and nine minutes, with trains departing from Birmingham New Street.
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Travel from Birmingham to Nottingham by Train
Trains from Birmingham to Nottingham are operated by CrossCountry Rail and depart from Birmingham New Street station. Most services are direct, although some do require a change in Derby. Average journey times are one hour and 11 minutes, but they can take up to one hour and 25 minutes. Services between the two cities operate regularly throughout the day, from early morning until almost midnight. All trains arrive at Nottingham Station, which is centrally located and within an easy walk of the city centre. Passengers can also travel on using local buses and trams, which all stop at the station. Nottingham Railway Station offers a variety of passenger amenities including ATMs, a refreshment bar, complimentary WiFi, and payphones.
Travel from Birmingham to Nottingham by Bus
National Express and Megabus operate coaches between Birmingham and the East Midlands city of Nottingham. Coaches leave Birmingham Coach Station and Birmingham Railway Bridge regularly throughout the day, with mostly direct services. Some journeys require one change, and journey times can vary, but most direct services take around one hour and 20 minutes. National Express coaches arrive at Nottingham Station Street, which is close by the railway station, or at Friar Lane Stop F4, which is closer to the city centre. Megabus coaches arrive at Nottingham Coach Stop 10. It's easy to access a variety of public transport options from these bus stops, including local trams, regional bus services, and Sky Link buses to East Midlands Airport. Towards the end of 2020, coaches to Nottingham will resume services to the Broadmarsh Coach Centre, however, the Broadmarsh area of the city is presently being regenerated.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Nottingham
Travel to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Nottingham.
You can get from Birmingham to Nottingham 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Nottingham is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €9 compared to other travel options to Nottingham:
Taking a train costs €1 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €10 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Birmingham to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 4 min.
There are alternative travel options to Nottingham that take longer:
Getting to Nottingham by coach takes 1 h 15 min on average.
The distance between Birmingham and Nottingham is around 72 km.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Nottingham is:
- Around 11 coaches per day.
- 43 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Birmingham and Nottingham as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Birmingham to Nottingham:
- Coaches mostly leave from Birmingham, Coach Station and tend to arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly leave from Birmingham New Street and tend to arrive in Nottingham.
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Nottingham:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for coaches to Nottingham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Birmingham to Nottingham tickets on Omio for €10.
- Travel with CrossCountry or Cross Country to go to Nottingham by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find CrossCountry Birmingham to Nottingham tickets on Omio for €9.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Nottingham with the following travel companies:
- 9 direct coaches per day with Megabus or National Express.
- Direct train available with CrossCountry or Cross Country 19 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Nottingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Nottingham from Birmingham.
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