What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Darlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Darlington?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Darlington via Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington?

The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Darlington is 179 miles. The road distance is 170.6 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £90 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington bus from?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington train from?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington?

The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £460 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington bus arrive?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington train arrive?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington.

Where can I stay near Darlington?

There are 1423+ hotels available in Darlington.

Can I share a ride from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Darlington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 16m
£93–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus 177
6h 29m
£38–100
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Darlingtonrideshare 169.6 mi
2h 45m
Drive 169.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlingtoncar 169.6 mi
2h 45m
£41–60
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
4h 13m
£66–152
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
6h 32m
£51–87
Fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane BHX - MME
4h 46m
£85–458
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
3h 53m
£95–220

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Darlington by tram and train

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Distance: 178.3 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Darlington, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Dolphin Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 29m.

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