- Must visit
National Justice Museum
Interactive justice museum in a former courthouse and jail, bringing crime, punishment, and courtroom history to life in atmospheric historic buildings.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Nottingham will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 23 trains that leave Birmingham for Nottingham on Thu, Jul 16, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 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 Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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.
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G66499Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Nottingham:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Nottingham costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Nottingham trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G00676 | On time 6:49 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h12 | 8:01 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01055+ C21305 | On time 7:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h14 | 8:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00678 | On time 7:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h24 | 8:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00805+ W70850 | On time 7:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 8:56 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00681 | On time 7:49 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h14 | 9:03 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00682 | On time 8:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h13 | 9:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00738+ C21262 | On time 8:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 9:46 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00844 | On time 8:49 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h10 | 9:59 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01060+ C21303 | On time 9:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h14 | 10:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00684 | On time 9:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h13 | 10:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00806+ W70858 | On time 9:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h30 | 10:52 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00938 | On time 9:49 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h11 | 11:00 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01062+ C21302 | On time 10:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h14 | 11:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G66494 | On time 10:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h13 | 11:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00739+ C21257 | On time 10:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 11:46 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G66712 | On time 10:49 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h12 | 12:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01064+ C21301 | On time 11:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h14 | 12:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00686 | On time 11:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h13 | 12:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00698+ C21256 | On time 11:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 12:46 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00688 | On time 11:49 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h13 | 1:02 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01067+ C21300 | On time 12:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h14 | 1:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G66499 | On time 12:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h13 | 1:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00701+ C21254 | On time 12:25 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 1:46 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00941 | 12:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h10 | 1:59 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01069+ C21299 | On time 1:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h14 | 2:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G66502 | 1:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h12 | 2:21 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00706+ C21251 | On time 1:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h18 | 2:46 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00900 | 1:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h13 | 3:02 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01073+ C21298 | 2:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h14 | 3:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G66504 | 2:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h13 | 3:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00710+ C21250 | On time 2:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h18 | 3:46 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00947 | 2:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h10 | 3:59 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01075+ C21297 | On time 3:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h14 | 4:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G66506 | 3:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h13 | 4:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00824+ W70892 | 3:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 4:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00905 | 3:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h12 | 5:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01080+ C21296 | On time 4:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h14 | 5:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G66508 | 4:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h18 | 5:27 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00716+ C21246 | On time 4:25 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 5:46 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00946 | 4:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h12 | 6:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01082+ C21295 | On time 5:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h11 | 6:14 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G66510 | On time 5:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 6:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00718+ C21243 | On time 5:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 6:47 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G66797 | On time 5:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h12 | 7:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00689 | On time 6:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 7:26 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00833+ C21665 | On time 6:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h35 | 7:57 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
G00803+ W70845 | 6:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h31 | 7:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Birmingham to Nottingham run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:52, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 3:52 AM |
Last train 11:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Nottingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nottingham trip today.
Interactive justice museum in a former courthouse and jail, bringing crime, punishment, and courtroom history to life in atmospheric historic buildings.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted church, known for changing exhibitions, talks, and a strong role in Nottingham's modern visual culture.
University museum with world-class archaeology, natural history, and art collections. A scholarly but accessible stop with strong family appeal.
Grand central square framed by civic buildings, fountains, and events. It is the natural starting point for exploring Nottingham's shopping streets and history.
Historic quarter of red-brick warehouses, showrooms, and hidden courtyards. A must for architecture, independent venues, and understanding the lace trade.
Large historic deer park around Wollaton Hall with lakes, woodland walks, and broad lawns. Ideal for nature, photography, and skyline views.
A soft white cob filled with chips, often with salt, vinegar, and sauce. It is a classic Midlands takeaway snack strongly associated with local eating habits.
A large pork pie linked to nearby Melton Mowbray in the East Midlands, prized for its hand-raised crust and seasoned uncured pork filling.
Blue Stilton from nearby Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands is a famous crumbly blue cheese with a rich, salty taste and protected heritage status.
Refined modern tasting menus in elegant surroundings. One of Nottingham’s best-known fine dining destinations for seasonal British cooking.
Popular specialist venue for authentic Indian street food and dosas. Casual, lively, and widely praised by locals and visitors.
Well-regarded modern British restaurant in the Lace Market, known for polished cooking, cocktails, and a stylish yet relaxed setting.
Moderate for a UK city: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while buses, coffee, and casual meals are fairly priced for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is typical if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafes usually do not require tips.
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