The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Birmingham International Airport 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 International Airport will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 12 trains that leave Nottingham for Birmingham International Airport on Mon, Mar 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 16 the direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
On Mon, Mar 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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.
C75241
Y12336+
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W03125
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C75392+
W06587
C51193+
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W02445
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W01980
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W01980
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W05711
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W05699
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W02738Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Birmingham International Airport 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 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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$46 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Birmingham International Airport trains for today, Sunday, March 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C02864+ C75149+ W06400+ W02044 | On time 10:15 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h57 | 1:12 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 3 transfers | |
Y12473+ C75194+ W02723 | On time 10:23 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h08 | 12:31 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
Y12476+ C75195+ W03121 | On time 11:23 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h08 | 1:31 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
C51549+ C75398+ W06405+ W01943 | On time 12:09 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h06 | 2:15 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 3 transfers | |
| Monday, March 16 | |||||
C75241 | On time 6:39 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h33 | 8:12 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C51193+ C75133+ W02445 | On time 6:49 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h42 | 8:31 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
C75246+ L64468 | On time 7:04 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h47 | 8:51 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
Y12100+ C75388 · C72472 | On time 7:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h00 | 9:12 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
C75220+ W02972 | On time 7:37 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h49 | 9:26 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
Y12336+ C75459+ W03125 | On time 7:51 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h41 | 9:32 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
C75248+ W05699 | On time 8:07 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h38 | 9:45 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
Y12468+ C75196+ W02738 | On time 8:16 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h40 | 9:56 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
C75221+ W01980 | On time 8:39 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h47 | 10:26 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
Y12337+ C75192+ W01980 | On time 8:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h33 | 10:26 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
C75251+ W05711 | On time 9:07 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h38 | 10:45 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
C51607+ C75392+ W06587 | On time 9:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h56 | 11:08 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Birmingham International Airport
Trains from Nottingham to Birmingham International Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 20:41. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 20:41 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Birmingham International Airport trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Birmingham International Airport from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Birmingham International Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Birmingham International Airport 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 International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nottingham to Birmingham International Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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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