The average train between Darlington and Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington to Birmingham Airport (BHX). 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 Darlington and Birmingham Airport (BHX). The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Birmingham Airport (BHX) at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX) station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Darlington to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
The distance between Darlington and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 230.7 km. The road distance is 287 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 23m.