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Erewash Museum
Volunteer-run local heritage centre with displays on lace, railways and everyday life in Long Eaton and nearby villages.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
55 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
55 m
Trains on 23 Sept
1
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Long Eaton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Long Eaton will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 1 trains from Birmingham to Long Eaton, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Long Eaton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 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 £16, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 63 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m 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 Long Eaton:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Long Eaton costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Long Eaton take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 16m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (57m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Long Eaton trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:49 Birmingham | 0h55 | 9:44 Long Eaton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Birmingham to Long Eaton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 40m.
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 4:47 |
Last train 23:09 |
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Discover the best of Long Eaton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Long Eaton trip today.
Volunteer-run local heritage centre with displays on lace, railways and everyday life in Long Eaton and nearby villages.
Art gallery and museum in Nottingham with British art, archaeology and changing exhibitions, a practical cultural trip from Long Eaton.
Museum of transport history at Trent Bridge featuring vehicles, industry and social history relevant to the wider region.
Large country park with lakes, woodland and waterside paths, popular for walking, birdwatching and family outings.
Green flag park with formal gardens, play areas, sports facilities and open lawns near the heart of Long Eaton.
Traffic-free waterside route ideal for walking and cycling, following the historic canal through quiet stretches of the town.
A soft Derbyshire oatcake cooked on a griddle, often filled with cheese or bacon. Popular across the area as a traditional breakfast or light meal.
A classic East Midlands ale brewed with pale and roasted malts for a balanced bitter taste. The region has a strong pub and brewing tradition.
A crumbly blue cheese from Derbyshire with a rich, tangy flavour. It is one of the county’s best-known traditional foods and widely eaten locally.
Well-known Turkish restaurant offering charcoal-grilled kebabs, mezze and warm service in a comfortable modern dining room.
Established steakhouse known for grilled meats and hearty mains in a casual, dependable setting close to the town centre.
Popular riverside pub and restaurant serving British favourites, grills and Sunday roasts in a relaxed waterside setting.
Moderate for England: meals and transport are manageable, but hotels near Nottingham can raise overall trip costs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and cafés usually just get small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Long Eaton trains use the Birmingham New Street to Long Eaton station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Long Eaton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
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 storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Long Eaton is 1 km from Long Eaton city centre. Public transport options include:
Long Eaton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Long Eaton.
Ticket office support is available at Long Eaton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Available at Long Eaton: Parking.
Available at Long Eaton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Long Eaton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. Assistance provided by on train staff. This station has tactile paving at the edges of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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