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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Durham is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Durham is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Sutton Street via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Durham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Durham?

The distance between Birmingham and Durham is 193 miles. The road distance is 184.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £100 - £150.

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

The train from Birmingham New Street to Durham takes 2h 43m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Durham bus from?

Birmingham to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Durham train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Durham?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Durham is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Birmingham to Durham bus arrive?

Birmingham to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Durham is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Birmingham to Durham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Durham.

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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 43m
£100–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
6h 10m
£39–95
Drive 183.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Durhamcar 183.6 mi
3h 12m
£45–65
Fly from Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
5h 11m
£59–162
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
5h 2m
£55–101
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 59m
£84–166

Birmingham to Durham by train

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Distance: 191.8 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Durham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sutton Street via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 10m.

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