What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Birmingham is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Durham to Birmingham?

The distance between Durham and Birmingham is 193 miles. The road distance is 185 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £85 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Birmingham?

The train from Durham to Birmingham New Street takes 2h 41m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Durham to Birmingham train from?

Durham to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or fly from Durham to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Durham to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Durham to Birmingham train arrive?

Durham to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Durham to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Birmingham is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Durham to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Birmingham?

Book your Durham to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3324+ hotels available in Birmingham.

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 41m
£85–130
Drive 183.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Birminghamcar 183.9 mi
3h 12m
£46–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk076 / ...
5h 35m
£49–79
Fly from Newcastle
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
4h 58m
£68–160
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4h 43m
£89–206

Durham to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 191.6 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and five other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 5 times a day.

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