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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hucknall to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 77 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hucknall to Birmingham:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hucknall to Birmingham costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 50m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.31. The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 7m 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.
Trains from Hucknall to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 21:03 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
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Popular Jewish-style deli and restaurant famous for piled-high sandwiches, baked treats and relaxed daytime dining.
Lively Indian restaurant in the Balti Triangle, known for Balti dishes cooked in pressed-steel bowls and a bustling local atmosphere.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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Birmingham New Street -> Bullring, Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hucknall to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hucknall to Birmingham trains use the Hucknall to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Hucknall and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hucknall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hucknall.
Available at Hucknall: Parking.
Available at Hucknall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hucknall: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access from Car Park only, not from road bridge entrance. Access from the carpark is via a ramp with a shallow gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platforms, 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.
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.
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