How much does a train ticket cost from Nottingham to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Birmingham start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from Nottingham to Birmingham is 1h 16m, covering a distance of 46 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 5m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Nottingham to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Nottingham to Birmingham?

The earliest train from Nottingham to Birmingham departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 21:42.

Train Nottingham to Birmingham from £9

Next train departures

Next departures from Nottingham to Birmingham on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:16	Nottingham	1h 5m	13:21	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	11:16	Nottingham	1h 5m	12:21	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	09:55	Nottingham	1h 7m	11:02	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:12	Nottingham	1h 9m	16:21	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	16:16	Nottingham	1h 7m	17:23	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Birmingham on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Nottingham	1h 21m	08:25	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Beeston	1h 10m	09:55	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:37	Nottingham	1h 18m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:07	Nottingham	1h 19m	09:26	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:07	Nottingham	1h 16m	16:23	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Birmingham on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:41	Nottingham	1h 16m	16:57	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Beeston	1h 10m	09:55	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:04	Nottingham	1h 21m	08:25	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:37	Nottingham	1h 18m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:07	Nottingham	1h 19m	09:26	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Birmingham on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:41	Nottingham	1h 16m	16:57	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Beeston	1h 10m	09:55	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:04	Nottingham	1h 21m	08:25	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:37	Nottingham	1h 18m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:07	Nottingham	1h 19m	09:26	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Birmingham on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:41	Nottingham	1h 16m	16:57	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Beeston	1h 10m	09:55	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:04	Nottingham	1h 21m	08:25	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:37	Nottingham	1h 18m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:07	Nottingham	1h 19m	09:26	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 08:16 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Nottingham to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £35	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £50	Average duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £9	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £9

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nottingham to Birmingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Nottingham to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Birmingham start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Nottingham to Birmingham is 1h 16m, covering a distance of 46 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 5m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Nottingham to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Nottingham to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Nottingham to Birmingham departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 21:42.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/11

£20

29/11

£16

Today

£25

01/12

£20

02/12

£9

03/12

£16

04/12

£16

05/12

£13

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Birmingham was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Nottingham to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £29 for a train ticket from Nottingham to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-02.