The average train between New Street and Birmingham NEC takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from New Street 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 every 20 minutes between New Street and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Street is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 7:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Erdington and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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29 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from New Street to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from New Street station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
New Street to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Erdington station.
New Street to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your New Street to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between New Street and Birmingham NEC is 11.4 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a vehicle from New Street to Birmingham NEC via Erdington, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International in around 39 min.