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How to get fromDarlington to Birmingham NECby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Darlington to Birmingham NEC 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 44m
    £95–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    6h 21m
    £31–81

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 2m
    £55–91

  4. Drive 168.7 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Birmingham NECcar car 168.7 mi
    2h 44m
    £41–60

  5. 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 13m
    £64–171

  6. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MME - BHX
    5h 32m
    £82–193

Darlington to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Birmingham NEC via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Ingenuity House in around 6h 21m.

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