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Trip Overview

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.

3h 5m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Darlington to Birmingham NEC train times

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 12:08 AM. 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.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 53m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 53m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 53m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 53m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 53m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 52m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Darlington to Birmingham NEC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m.

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