The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to East Midlands Airport
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to East Midlands Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to East Midlands Airport will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 16 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for East Midlands Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C74994
C74966
C75328+
Y12408
C74757+
Y12628
C75326+
Y12407
C75326+
Y12407
C75328+
Y12408
C74994
C74966
C75377+
Y12563Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to East Midlands Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to East Midlands Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 23 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C74898+ Y12194 | On time 08:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h08 | 09:29 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
C74898+ Y12194 | On time 08:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h16 | 09:37 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
C75377+ C51645 | On time 08:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h25 | 09:52 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
C75377+ C51645 | On time 08:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 09:44 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
C75377+ Y12563 | On time 08:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h03 | 09:30 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
C74966+ C51580 | On time 08:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h35 | 10:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
C74966 | On time 08:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h55 | 09:44 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75326+ Y12407 | On time 09:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h53 | 09:56 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
C75326+ Y12407 · C51580 | On time 09:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 10:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 2 changes | |
C74757+ Y12628 | On time 09:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 10:30 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
C74800+ Y12197 | On time 09:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h16 | 10:38 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
C74800+ Y12197 | On time 09:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h08 | 10:30 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
C74994 | On time 09:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h55 | 10:44 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74994+ C51595 | On time 09:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h35 | 11:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
C75328+ Y12408 | On time 10:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h54 | 10:57 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
C74802+ Y12202 | On time 10:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h06 | 11:28 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to East Midlands Airport
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to East Midlands Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 11:52. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 55m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 11:52 |
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to East Midlands Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to East Midlands Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at East Midlands Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and East Midlands Airport
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
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