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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to East Midlands Airport
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
52 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
53 m
Trains on 23 Sept
36
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham 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 to East Midlands Airport will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 36 trains from Birmingham to East Midlands Airport, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 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.
G0090013:490h56Birmingham New Street (BHM)14:45Long Eaton station (LGE)£111One-way0 changes- G0068811:490h56Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:45Long Eaton station (LGE)£131One-way0 changes
- G6671210:490h55Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:44Long Eaton station (LGE)£131One-way0 changes
- G0094112:490h55Birmingham New Street (BHM)13:44Long Eaton station (LGE)£131One-way0 changes
- G008448:490h55Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:44Long Eaton station (LGE)£141One-way0 changes
- G01064+
C2130111:030h52Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:55Long Eaton station (LGE)£261One-way1 change - G01069+C2129913:030h52Birmingham New Street (BHM)13:55Long Eaton station (LGE)£261One-way1 change
- G01067+C2130012:030h52Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:55Long Eaton station (LGE)£261One-way1 change
- G01060+C213039:030h53Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:56Long Eaton station (LGE)£281One-way1 change
- G008448:490h55Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:44Long Eaton station (LGE)£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Birmingham to East Midlands Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to East Midlands Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 54 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to East Midlands Airport:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to East Midlands Airport costing on average £25.
Other travel options to East Midlands Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 4m.
Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.22. The journey takes 57m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Birmingham to East Midlands Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to East Midlands Airport trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00730+C21292 | On time 20:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h55 | 20:58 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G00730+C21292 · C59820 | On time 20:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h20 | 21:23 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 2 changes | |
| G00839+C21514 | On time 20:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 21:41 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00733+C21546 | On time 20:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 21:44 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00733+C21285 | On time 20:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h06 | 21:31 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G66813 | On time 20:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h05 | 21:54 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00735+W70752 | On time 21:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 22:32 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00735+C21282 | On time 21:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h16 | 22:19 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G66815+C21183 | On time 22:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h30 | 23:33 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G66815 | On time 22:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h06 | 23:09 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00797+C21772 | On time 22:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h31 | 23:53 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00797+C21772 | On time 22:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h36 | 23:58 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
| G00841+W70854 | 8:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h16 | 9:37 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00738+C21262 | 8:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h03 | 9:30 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G00844 | 8:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h55 | 9:44 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00844+W70691 | 8:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h35 | 10:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G01060+C21303 | 9:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h53 | 9:56 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G01060+C21303 · W70691 | 9:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 10:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 2 changes | |
| G00684+C21259 | 9:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 10:30 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G00806+W70858 | 9:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h16 | 10:38 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00938 | 9:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h55 | 10:44 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00938+W70697 | 9:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h35 | 11:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G01062+C21302 | 10:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h57 | 11:00 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G01062+C21302 · W70697 | 10:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 11:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 2 changes | |
| G00808+C21645 | 10:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h14 | 11:36 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00739+C21257 | 10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h03 | 11:30 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G00739+C21654 | 10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 11:44 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G66712+C21671 | 10:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h35 | 12:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G66712 | 10:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h55 | 11:44 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01064+C21301 | 11:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h52 | 11:55 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G01064+C21301 · C21671 | 11:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 12:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 2 changes | |
| G00812+C21652 | 11:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h13 | 12:35 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00698+C21256 | 11:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h03 | 12:30 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G00698+W70796 | 11:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 12:44 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00688 | 11:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h56 | 12:45 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00688+W70710 | 11:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h35 | 13:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G01067+C21300 · W70710 | 12:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 13:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 2 changes | |
| G01067+C21300 | 12:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h52 | 12:55 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G00814+W70874 | 12:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h15 | 13:35 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00701+C21254 | 12:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h05 | 13:30 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G00701+W70802 | 12:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 13:44 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00941 | 12:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h55 | 13:44 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00941+W70715 | 12:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h35 | 14:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G01069+C21299 | 13:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h52 | 13:55 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G01069+C21299 · W70715 | 13:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 14:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 2 changes | |
| G00818+W70880 | 13:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h13 | 14:35 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00706+C21251 | 13:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 14:30 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G00900 | 13:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h56 | 14:45 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to East Midlands Airport
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Trains from Birmingham to East Midlands Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:03, the last at 11:45. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 37m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 7:03 |
Last train 11:45 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Birmingham to East Midlands Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and East Midlands Airport
Most Birmingham to East Midlands Airport trains use the Birmingham New Street to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and East Midlands Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Acocks Green from Birmingham city centre
Acocks Green is 6 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Acocks Green train station facilities and services
Acocks Green has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Acocks Green.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Acocks Green. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Acocks Green: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Acocks Green: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Acocks Green: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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