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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to East Midlands Airport
- Cheapest price on 07 Nov
- £15
- Average ticket price on 07 Nov
- £27
- Fastest journey on 07 Nov
- 52 m
- Average journey duration on 07 Nov
- 58 m
- Trains on 07 Nov
- 12
- 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 £15.
On Sat 07 Nov, we found 12 trains from Birmingham to East Midlands Airport, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
G008458:49 0h56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:45 Long Eaton station (LGE) £15 1 One-way 0 changes- G00937
9:49 0h56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 10:45 Long Eaton station (LGE) £20 1 One-way 0 changes - G01057+
C212228:03 0h52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 8:55 Long Eaton station (LGE) £26 1 One-way 1 change - G00685+C21260
9:09 1h21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 10:30 Long Eaton station (LGE) £26 1 One-way 1 change - G01059+C21221
9:03 0h52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:55 Long Eaton station (LGE) £26 1 One-way 1 change
- G01057+C21222
8:03 0h52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 8:55 Long Eaton station (LGE) £26 1 One-way 1 change - G01059+C21221
9:03 0h52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:55 Long Eaton station (LGE) £26 1 One-way 1 change - G00937
9:49 0h56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 10:45 Long Eaton station (LGE) £20 1 One-way 0 changes - G00845
8:49 0h56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:45 Long Eaton station (LGE) £15 1 One-way 0 changes - G00799+W70855
8:22 1h12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:34 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) £31 1 One-way 1 change
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 58m. 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 21:03. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 37m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 7:03 |
Last train 21:03 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Birmingham to East Midlands Airport trip
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Live departures
Birmingham to East Midlands Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to East Midlands Airport trains for tomorrow, Saturday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01057+C21222 | 8:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h52 | 8:55 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G01057+C21222 · W70686 | 8:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 9:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 2 changes | |
| G00683+C21263 | 8:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 9:30 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G00799+W70855 | 8:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h12 | 9:34 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00845 | 8:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h56 | 9:45 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00845+W70692 | 8:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h35 | 10:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G01059+W70692 · C21221 | 9:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 10:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 2 changes | |
| G01059+C21221 | 9:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h52 | 9:55 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G00685+C21260 | 9:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 10:30 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 1 change | |
| G00807+C21553 | 9:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h13 | 10:35 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
| G00937 | 9:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h56 | 10:45 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00937+C21526 | 9:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h35 | 11:24 East Midlands Parkway (EMD) | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Birmingham to East Midlands Airport train
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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 University from Birmingham city centre
University is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
University train station facilities and services
University has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at University.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at University. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at University: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at University: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at University: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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