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How to get fromDurham to Birmingham NECby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
    3h 1m
    £86–130

  2. Drive  185.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Birmingham NECcar car 185.6 mi
    3h 5m
    £46–67

  3. Fly from Newcastle

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    5h 7m
    £68–154

  4. Train via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham Internationaltrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    5h 40m
    £73–120

  5. 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 44m
    £85–202

Durham to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Ryanair, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) every 4 hours.

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