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How to get fromBirmingham to Houghton-Le-Springby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Houghton-Le-Spring by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    3h 52m
    £94–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133 / ...
    6h 17m
    £27–52

  3. Drive  189.7 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Houghton-Le-Springcar car 189.7 mi
    3h 16m
    £47–68

  4. Fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BHX - NCL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Interchangebus bus
    5h 42m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Thornabytrain train Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
    6h 49m
    £40–69

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    5h 29m
    £71–196

Birmingham to Houghton-Le-Spring by train, subway, and bus

Calendar148Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Houghton-Le-Spring, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Houghton Le Spring via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Interchange in around 6h 17m.

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