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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2h 21m
    £70–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Darlington to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 21m
    £22–33

  3. Drive  167.1 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Birminghamcar car 167.1 mi
    2h 52m
    £42–61

  4. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MME - BHX
    5h 34m
    £104–430

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    5h 36m
    £51–81

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    5h 52m
    £76–195

Darlington to Birmingham by train

Calendar160Weekly Trains
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darlington to Millennium Point via Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 21m.

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