The average train between Newark on Trent and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Newark on Trent 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 Newark on Trent and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark on Trent is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newark on Trent to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Newark on Trent station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Newark on Trent to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark Castle station.
Newark on Trent to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Newark on Trent to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newark on Trent and Birmingham NEC is 91.3 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Newark Castle to Birmingham NEC via Derby, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International in around 2h 20m.