The average train between Birmingham and Bishop Auckland takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Bishop Auckland. 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 Birmingham and Bishop Auckland. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Bishop Auckland at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Bishop Auckland. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Bishop Auckland station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Birmingham to Bishop Auckland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Bishop Auckland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Birmingham to Bishop Auckland train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Bishop Auckland is 242.2 km. The road distance is 292 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 26m.