The average train between Darlington and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington to Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC. 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 NEC at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 52m • 1 change

3h 15m • 1 change

3h 14m • 1 change

2h 39m • 1 change

3h 22m • 1 change

3h 19m • 1 change

3h 15m • 1 change

3h 16m • 1 change

2h 53m • 1 change

2h 51m • 1 change

3h 15m • 1 change

3h 14m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Darlington to Birmingham NEC? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Darlington to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Darlington to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Darlington and Birmingham NEC is 230.6 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.