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Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Mar 28

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
CrossCountryP11497CrossCountryP11497
08:39AM1h16
Nottingham station (NOT)
09:55AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$211One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
CrossCountryP11993CrossCountryP11993
08:08AM1h15
Nottingham station (NOT)
09:23AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$211One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC65972CrossCountryC65972
09:07AM1h20
Nottingham station (NOT)
10:27AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$241One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryW21142East Midlands Trains+CrossCountryW21142C65894
09:12AM1h26
Nottingham station (NOT)
10:38AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$661One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryW21599East Midlands Trains+CrossCountryW21599C66017
08:17AM1h11
Nottingham station (NOT)
09:28AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$661One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Bus

€20

Average price

€16

Average price

Cheapest

1h 49m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 19m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 21m

Average duration

1h 51m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

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

Live departures

Nottingham to Birmingham train times train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, March 28
Last updated at 9:25 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
CrossCountry
CrossCountry | P11993
On time
8:08 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h15
9:23 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountry
CrossCountry | W21599
On time
8:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h11
9:28 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1 transfer
CrossCountry
CrossCountry | P11497
On time
8:39 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h16
9:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountry
CrossCountry | W21880
On time
8:54 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h10
10:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1 transfer
CrossCountry
CrossCountry | C65972
On time
9:07 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h20
10:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountry
CrossCountry | W21142
On time
9:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
1h26
10:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1 transfer

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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.

Fastest train times from Nottingham to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Mar 28

Fastest Journey

1 h 10 m

Average

1 h 16 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

73 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Nottingham for Birmingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
CrossCountryW21880East Midlands Trains+CrossCountryW21880C65979
08:54AM1h10
Nottingham station (NOT)
10:04AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$661One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryW21599East Midlands Trains+CrossCountryW21599C66017
08:17AM1h11
Nottingham station (NOT)
09:28AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$661One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryP11993CrossCountryP11993
08:08AM1h15
Nottingham station (NOT)
09:23AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$211One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryP11497CrossCountryP11497
08:39AM1h16
Nottingham station (NOT)
09:55AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$211One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC65972CrossCountryC65972
09:07AM1h20
Nottingham station (NOT)
10:27AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$241One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to Birmingham

Trains from Nottingham to Birmingham run on average 40 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
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
Distance
44 miles (72 km)
Average train duration
1h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€6)
Trains per day
40
Direct trains
19
Train providers
2
Fastest train
1h 5m
First train
05:42
Last train
21:58
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

Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Birmingham trains

Buy your official CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and east_midlands_trains train tickets to Birmingham from Nottingham from $11 (€9) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Nottingham and Birmingham you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Nottingham to Birmingham train information with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $11
  • CrossCountry frequency: 14 a day

Train tickets from Nottingham to Birmingham: when to book to save $

Time Price Savings
1 week earlier 11 €
2 weeks earlier 9 €22%
3 weeks earlier 9 €22%
1 month before 8 €38%
2 months earlier 11 €0%
3 months earlier 8 €38%


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  • Buying your train ticket from Nottingham - Birmingham 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 22% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
  • If you book a ticket Nottingham - Birmingham with 2 months in advance you save up to about 0% compared to the initial price.
  • By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 38%.
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FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Birmingham

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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.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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
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.
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham International for your journey to Birmingham from Nottingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
12 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Public transit options for Birmingham International
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Public transit options for University
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect you from: For services towards Selly Oak / Longbridge / Redditch - the public bus stop QE (Vincent Drive) on the near side of New Fosse Way outside the station. For services towards Birmingham - the public bus stop QD (Vincent Drive) on the far side of New Fosse Way, opposite the station.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • All Bar One
  • Leon
  • Caffè Nero
  • Five Guys
  • Krispy Kreme
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Upper Crust
  • Wasabi
  • Starbucks
  • Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
  • Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
  • Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
  • Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
  • Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
  • Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
  • Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.

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