The average train between Birmingham and Loughborough takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Loughborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Loughborough. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Loughborough at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Loughborough station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Birmingham to Loughborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Loughborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Birmingham to Loughborough train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Birmingham and Loughborough is 56.9 km. The road distance is 83 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 58 min.