There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Durham (Land) by train, bus, or car
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Birmingham to Durham (Land) by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Durham (Land) is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Durham (Land) is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Durham (Land). However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Post Office via Interchange, Bus Station Stand H and Saddler Street Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Durham (Land). However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Birmingham and Durham (Land) is 188 miles. The road distance is 178.2 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Durham (Land) without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Birmingham to Durham (Land), including transfers.
Birmingham to Durham (Land) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Durham (Land) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Durham (Land) is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Durham (Land), England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
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- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Birmingham to Durham (Land) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.
Birmingham to Durham (Land) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Durham (Land) is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Birmingham to Durham (Land).
There are 1470+ hotels available in Durham (Land).