The average train between Durham and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Durham to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Durham to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Durham and Birmingham NEC is 258.5 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.