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The average train between Grantham and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Grantham to Birmingham NEC train times

Trains run hourly between Grantham and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains9h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country2h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 35m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country2h 30m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 35m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country2h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country2h 27m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 34m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country2h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country2h 32m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 87.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Grantham, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

You can take a train from Grantham to Birmingham NEC via Nottingham, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International in around 2h 38m.

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