The average train between Nottingham and Birmingham NEC takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Nottingham to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Nottingham and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Nottingham to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Nottingham to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nottingham and Birmingham NEC is 67.5 km. The road distance is 105 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £9–50 and the journey takes 1h 14m.