Nottingham to Birmingham New Street Trains From £8.80*

Ride the Nottingham to Birmingham train with CrossCountry and avoid the hassle of changing trains with their 1 hr 14 min direct route. As you depart Nottingham station, you’ll get to admire the scenic Cheshire and Midlands countryside, with views of the Trent Valley landscape possible, before arriving at Birmingham New Street station.

CrossCountry specialises in long-distance intercity routes across Great Britain, offering an extensive network covering Scotland, Wales and much of England. With Birmingham acting as the operator’s central hub, CrossCountry offers connections to major destinations such as London, Manchester, Glasgow and Newcastle.

Departing from Nottingham

Located in the heart of Nottingham city, Nottingham station is easily reached from many different local areas. It is within walking distance of much of the city centre, and also benefits from excellent tram and bus services right outside the station. 

The station is served by three main train operators: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry and Northern. These operators provide connections to a wide range of popular cities, such as London, Liverpool, Sheffield and York.

Main stops

The direct train from Nottingham station to Birmingham New Street stops at Beeston, Long Eaton, Derby, Burton-on-Trent and Tamworth. Stops may vary across different services.

Arriving at Birmingham New Street

Birmingham New Street is centrally located on Station Street in the heart of Birmingham city centre, offering excellent connections to the rest of the city. This station serves as a central hub for travel to the rest of the UK, providing a whole host of destination options. Routes from Birmingham New Street include London, Wolverhampton and Liverpool, among others.

The station’s central location offers plenty of things to see and do in the surrounding area. Legoland Discovery Centre, for example, is just a 20-minute walk or a short taxi ride away from Birmingham New Street, which offers eight family attractions and two rides for a family day out full of creativity and adventure.

CrossCountry train classes 

Choose from two CrossCountry ticket classes for your Nottingham to Birmingham train.

• Standard Class: Offers comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi and a food & drink service.
• First Class: Nottingham to Birmingham First Class tickets include larger reclining seats, more table space and free catering on some services with CrossCountry.

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CrossCountry train travel advice

Stay in the know with our travel advice for taking the train with CrossCountry.

• Luggage: Max. one large suitcase. Smaller items can be stored under the seat in front or in the overhead racks. 
• Bicycles: Certain trains and journeys may require advance booking for travel with a bike. Trains have two reservable bike spaces, with extra space on Voyager trains. Unreserved bikes are allocated space on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Pets: Limit of two pets per passenger. Pets must be transported in a carrier, not occupying passenger space. Dogs may travel on a lead.
• Children: Folding prams must be stored in designated areas. Under 5s travel free, with discounts of 50% for children aged 5–15 on most fares. Use a Family & Friends Railcard for discounts of 1/3 on adult fares and 60% on child fares.
• Passenger Assist: CrossCountry offers journey assistance for passengers with reduced mobility or a disability, which can be requested on the day or booked in advance. 

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.