The average train between Durham and Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Birmingham Airport (BHX). The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 7:52 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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX) station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Durham to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
The distance between Durham and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 258.6 km. The road distance is 322 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 2h 41m.