The average train between Derby (Station) and Birmingham International takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Derby (Station) to Birmingham International. 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 every 30 minutes between Derby (Station) and Birmingham International. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby (Station) is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Birmingham International at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 2m • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

58 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Derby (Station) to Birmingham International. However, there are services departing from Derby (Station) station and arriving at Birmingham International station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Derby (Station) to Birmingham International train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby (Station) to Birmingham International train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Derby (Station) to Birmingham International train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Derby (Station) and Birmingham International is 54.8 km. The road distance is 79 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Birmingham New Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 45 min.