The average train between Newark on Trent and Tamworth takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark on Trent to Tamworth. 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 Tamworth. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark on Trent is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Tamworth at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. 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 Tamworth. However, there are services departing from Newark on Trent station and arriving at Tamworth station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Newark on Trent to Tamworth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark Castle station.
Newark on Trent to Tamworth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.
Book your Newark on Trent to Tamworth train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Newark on Trent and Tamworth is 76.2 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Newark Castle to Tamworth High Level via Nottingham in around 1h 38m.