What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to County Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to County Durham is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to County Durham?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to County Durham is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and County Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to County Durham station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Bus Station Stand B via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and County Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Birmingham to County Durham?

The distance between Birmingham and County Durham is 183 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to County Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to County Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £95 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to County Durham?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Birmingham to County Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to County Durham bus from?

Birmingham to County Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to County Durham train from?

Birmingham to County Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to County Durham?

The best way to get from Birmingham to County Durham is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Birmingham to County Durham bus arrive?

Birmingham to County Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to County Durham train arrive?

Birmingham to County Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to County Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to County Durham is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Birmingham to County Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to County Durham?

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Where can I stay near County Durham?

There are 1433+ hotels available in County Durham.

Birmingham to County Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to County Durham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 35m
£97–138
Drive 175.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to County Durhamcar 175.6 mi
3h 7m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Bbus X21
7h 14m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
6h 28m
£63–126

Birmingham to County Durham by train

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Distance: 181.7 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and County Durham, 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 - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bus Station Stand B via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 7h 14m.

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