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Nottingham Contemporary
Public contemporary art gallery in Nottingham with rotating exhibitions and events; a strong nearby option for Beeston visitors.
Trains from Birmingham to Beeston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€18) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 52m.
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Public contemporary art gallery in Nottingham with rotating exhibitions and events; a strong nearby option for Beeston visitors.
University museum with natural history, archaeology, and local collections; a compact, informative visit close to Beeston.
Art gallery at the university showing changing exhibitions in a striking lakeside setting, with easy access from Beeston.
Large park with boating lake, walks, gardens, and open lawns beside the university; one of the best outdoor areas near Beeston.
Riverside and wetland area south of Beeston with paths, birdlife, and broad open views, popular for walking and nature watching.
Waterside walking and cycling route with locks, bridges, and green views; ideal for a relaxed local stroll from Beeston.
Blue Stilton is a rich, creamy blue cheese long associated with Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands, traditionally served on cheeseboards or with biscuits.
Red Leicester is a firm, nutty orange cheese eaten widely in the Midlands. It is a classic British regional cheese used in sandwiches, ploughman’s lunches and pies.
Pork pie is a traditional Midlands cold pastry pie filled with seasoned pork and jelly. Melton Mowbray style is especially famous near Nottinghamshire.
Stylish neighbourhood restaurant known for modern British and European cooking, cocktails and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known local Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta and classic mains in a friendly, long-established setting.
Popular Beeston gastropub serving British favourites, Sunday roasts and drinks in a lively, traditional pub setting.
Moderate for the UK. Beeston is usually cheaper than central London, with lower hotel rates, everyday dining, and local transit costs.
Service is often included or optional. Tip 10-12.5% in restaurants if not included; round up for taxis; cafes usually do not require tips.
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Beeston Station -> Nottingham Old Market Square
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Beeston 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 Beeston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Beeston trains use the Birmingham New Street to Beeston station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Beeston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
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 storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
University is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
University has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at University.
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.
Available at University: Parking.
Available at University: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Beeston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Beeston.
Ticket office support is available at Beeston.
Available at Beeston: Parking, WC.
Available at Beeston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Beeston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category - B Ramp provided by on-train staff. There is step-free access to the station, ticket office and platform 1 (northbound platform towards Nottingham). There is no step-free access to platform 2 (southbound platform towards London). This platform is accessed via a footbridge. For customers who are unable to use the footbridge, ie wheelchair customers, please contact EMR on 08457 125 678 and select option 3 - Assisted Travel - so that taxi arrangements can be made. 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 taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, 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.
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