The average train between Loughborough and Birmingham NEC takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough 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.
Trains run hourly between Loughborough and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 1:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Loughborough to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.
Loughborough to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Loughborough to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Loughborough and Birmingham NEC is 49.4 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Birmingham NEC via Derby, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International in around 1h 41m.