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It takes an average of 4h 0m to travel from Mansfield to Birmingham by train, over a distance of around 54 miles (86 km). There are normally 23 trains per day travelling from Mansfield to Birmingham and tickets for this journey start from £30.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:03 | |
| Departure station | Mansfield | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham | |
| Journey time | From 2h 2m | |
| Distance | 54 miles (86 km) | |
| Frequency | 23 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £30.50 | |
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Taking the train from Mansfield to Birmingham in 2 hours 2 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Mansfield to Birmingham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours to travel the 54 miles (86 km) from Mansfield to Birmingham by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 23 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Mansfield to Birmingham in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £30.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Birmingham by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Mansfield to Birmingham
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Mansfield to Birmingham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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