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

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Nottingham 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 Birmingham to Nottingham?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Nottingham is 1h 13m, covering a distance of 38 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 3m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Nottingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Birmingham to Nottingham departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 23:09.

Train Birmingham to Nottingham from £9

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:04	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 3m	09:52	Beeston	Fastest
Train	07:08	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	08:34	Nottingham	No tags
Train	08:08	Birmingham New Street	1h 16m	09:24	Nottingham	No tags
Train	15:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	16:24	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 24m	08:33	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	15:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 3m	16:52	Beeston	Fastest
Train	07:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 14m	09:03	Nottingham	No tags
Train	08:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 13m	09:22	Nottingham	No tags
Train	15:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	16:24	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 4m	12:53	Nottingham	CheapestFastest
Train	15:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 4m	16:53	Nottingham	No tags
Train	15:02	Coleshill Parkway	1h 51m	16:53	Nottingham	No tags
Train	11:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 4m	12:53	Nottingham	No tags
Train	15:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 4m	16:53	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 24m	08:33	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 3m	09:52	Beeston	Fastest
Train	07:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags
Train	08:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 13m	09:22	Nottingham	No tags
Train	15:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 13m	16:22	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 13m	16:22	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 3m	09:52	Beeston	Fastest
Train	07:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 24m	08:33	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags
Train	08:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 13m	09:22	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 24m	08:33	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 3m	09:52	Beeston	Fastest
Train	07:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags
Train	08:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 13m	09:22	Nottingham	No tags
Train	15:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 13m	16:22	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 24m	08:33	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 3m	09:52	Beeston	Fastest
Train	07:49	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags
Train	08:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 13m	09:22	Nottingham	No tags
Train	15:09	Birmingham New Street	1h 13m	16:22	Nottingham	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Nottingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

45 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £35	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £99	Average duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £11	Average duration1h	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

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Nottingham 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 Birmingham to Nottingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Nottingham 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 Birmingham to Nottingham?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Nottingham is 1h 13m, covering a distance of 38 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 3m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Nottingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Nottingham?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Nottingham departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 23:09.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

£14

10/12

£14

Today

£18

12/12

£18

13/12

£14

14/12

£16

15/12

£16

16/12

£16

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Nottingham was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £14

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

You can expect to pay from £14 to £36 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-13.