The average train between Birmingham and County Durham takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to County Durham. 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 County Durham. 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 County Durham 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 County Durham. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at County Durham station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Birmingham to County Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to County Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Birmingham to County Durham train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and County Durham is 243.2 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.