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  1. on time
    Birmingham New Street
    Platform 10A
    on time
    Nottingham
    Platform 7A
    0 changes
    Off Peak
  2. on time
    Birmingham New Street
    Platform 5A estimated
    05:19
    Birmingham New Street
    Platform 5A estimated
    06:14
    Leicester
    Platform 2 estimated
    06:26
    Leicester
    Platform 3 estimated
    07:16
    Nottingham
    Platform 4 estimated
    Nottingham
    Platform 4 estimated
    1 change
    Peak
  3. on time
    Birmingham New Street
    Platform 8A estimated
    06:00
    Birmingham New Street
    Platform 8A estimated
    06:33
    Derby
    Platform 1 estimated
    07:00
    Derby
    Platform 6 estimated
    07:19
    Nottingham
    Platform 6 estimated
    Nottingham
    Platform 6 estimated
    1 change
    Peak
  5. on time
    Birmingham New Street
    Platform 10A estimated
    on time
    Nottingham
    Platform 5 estimated
    0 changes
    Peak
  6. on time
    Birmingham New Street
    Platform 8A estimated
    06:30
    Birmingham New Street
    Platform 8A estimated
    07:11
    Derby
    Platform 1 estimated
    07:36
    Derby
    Platform 6 estimated
    08:06
    Nottingham
    Platform 4B estimated
    Nottingham
    Platform 4B estimated
    1 change
    Peak
  7. on time
    Birmingham New Street
    Platform 7A estimated
    on time
    Nottingham
    Platform 5 estimated
    0 changes
    Peak
  8. Birmingham New Street
    Platform 10A estimated
    07:03
    Birmingham New Street
    Platform 10A estimated
    07:42
    Derby
    Platform 1 estimated
    07:53
    Derby
    Platform 4B estimated
    08:25
    Nottingham
    Platform 4B estimated
    Nottingham
    Platform 4B estimated
    1 change
    Peak
  9. Birmingham New Street
    Platform 10A estimated
    Nottingham
    Platform 6A estimated
    0 changes
    Peak
  10. Birmingham New Street
    Platform 7A estimated
    07:22
    Birmingham New Street
    Platform 7A estimated
    08:16
    Leicester
    Platform 2 estimated
    08:30
    Leicester
    Platform 2 estimated
    09:01
    Nottingham
    Platform 7 estimated
    Nottingham
    Platform 7 estimated
    1 change
    Peak
  11. Birmingham New Street
    Platform 9A estimated
    07:30
    Birmingham New Street
    Platform 9A estimated
    08:09
    Derby
    Platform 1 estimated
    08:19
    Derby
    Platform 6 estimated
    08:33
    East Midlands Parkway
    Platform 2 estimated
    08:49
    East Midlands Parkway
    Platform 1 estimated
    09:01
    Nottingham
    Platform 7 estimated
    Nottingham
    Platform 7 estimated
    2 changes
    Peak
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Journey information from Birmingham to Nottingham

  • Train Fares from: £4.40
  • Fastest route:
  • Slowest route:
  • Average journey time:
  • Changes: Direct
  • Trains per day: Around 31
  • Distance: 45 miles (72 km)
  • Train operators: CrossCountry
  • Origin: Birmingham
  • Destination: Nottingham

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  • How long does it take to travel from Birmingham to Nottingham by train?

    The average journey time between Birmingham and Nottingham is . The fastest journey time is . On an average weekday, there are 31 trains per day travelling from Birmingham to Nottingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

    Avg. Duration

  • Are there direct trains from Birmingham to Nottingham?

    Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham to Nottingham without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from Birmingham to Nottingham.

    Direct

  • What is the distance between Birmingham and Nottingham?

    The distance between Birmingham and Nottingham is 45 miles.

    Distance: 45 miles

  • What time is the first train from Birmingham to Nottingham?

    The first train from Birmingham to Nottingham departs at .

    What time is the last train from Birmingham to Nottingham?

    The last train from Birmingham to Nottingham departs at .

    First train
    Last train
    No sleeper services are available. There may also be fewer services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

  • If you're like us, you've probably seen the sheer number of ticket types available in the UK and wondered ''Why are there so many?!'' Well, luckily we've put together a handy guide to all the variations of train ticket you may encounter on your travels.

    Our guide to ticket types:
    *Please note that not all types of train tickets are available for every journey. Factors such as the time, date and train company you'll be using can affect the availability of each one.

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How to find cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Nottingham

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*Average savings on all fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.**Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.

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