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Trip Overview

The average train between Whitley Bay and Birmingham takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitley Bay to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 6m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
3h 55m
£94–145

Whitley Bay to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between Whitley Bay and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 32m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country9h 18m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 47m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 2m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 47m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 58m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 10m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 8m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 9m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 8m • 1 change

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    Nexus MetroCross Country4h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Whitley Bay to Birmingham? 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.

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  • Distance: 215.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Whitley Bay, England and Birmingham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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