The average train between Sunderland and Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Birmingham Airport (BHX). The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Birmingham Airport (BHX) at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Birmingham Airport (BHX)? 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 Sunderland to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX) station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Sunderland to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
The distance between Sunderland and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 273.6 km. The road distance is 363 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m.