The average train between Peterborough and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Peterborough to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Peterborough to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Peterborough and Birmingham NEC is 100.4 km. The road distance is 160 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–70 and the journey takes 1h 44m.