The average train between Durham and West Midlands takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to West Midlands. 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 West Midlands. 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 West Midlands at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at West Midlands station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Durham to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Durham to West Midlands train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Durham and West Midlands is 254.5 km. The road distance is 314 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 2h 41m.