The average train between Birmingham and Newark on Trent takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Newark on Trent. 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 Newark on Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Newark on Trent at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Newark on Trent. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Newark on Trent station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Birmingham to Newark on Trent train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Newark on Trent train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newark Castle station.
Book your Birmingham to Newark on Trent train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Birmingham and Newark on Trent is 97.7 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Newark Castle via Nottingham in around 1h 59m.