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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Birmingham by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 41m
    £100–150

  2. Drive 183.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Birminghamcar car 183.9 mi
    3h 12m
    £45–65

  3. Fly from Newcastle

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    5h 3m
    £59–161

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    4h 43m
    £89–216

Durham to Birmingham by train

Calendar162Weekly Trains
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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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 £100–150 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and five other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 4 times a day.

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