Explore East Midlands Parkway to Birmingham by train

Thinking about travelling from East Midlands Parkway to Birmingham by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between East Midlands Parkway and Birmingham

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$56.94, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between East Midlands Parkway and Birmingham

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 67 trains make this journey of 60 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from East Midlands Parkway is at 05:43 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:16.

During the weekend, 05:35 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 20:52 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 6 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from East Midlands Parkway to Birmingham

Trains can complete this route in as little as 55 minutes. The total distance travelled is 60 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between East Midlands Parkway and Birmingham?

You can start planning and booking your trip between East Midlands Parkway and Birmingham 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your East Midlands Parkway to Birmingham travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Birmingham.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between East Midlands Parkway and Birmingham by train?

The total journey from East Midlands Parkway to Birmingham is 60 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from East Midlands Parkway to Birmingham cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is AU$56.94. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from East Midlands Parkway to Birmingham?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands Parkway to Birmingham?

The fastest journey on this route takes 55 minutes.