There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Durham (Land) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 5m£78–116Drive 177.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham to Durham (Land)car 177.1 mi
3h 7m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Streetbus
- Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Bbus X21
8h 52m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Durham (Land) is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 7m.
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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Eldon Square Bus Station and Saddler Street Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
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 and takes 8h 52m.
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 £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Office via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, John Dobson Street, Eldon Square Bus Station, Bus Station Stand B, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 8h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- Website
- Go North East
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Go North East
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Durham (Land) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 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).
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