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Trip Overview

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.

4h 1m
Duration
182 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 35m
£78–118

Birmingham to County Durham train times

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 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 19m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to County Durham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to County Durham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and County Durham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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