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How to get fromDurham to West Midlandsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to West Midlands by train, bus, 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 7m
    £107–149

  2. Drive 182.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to West Midlandscar car 182.9 mi
    3h 15m
    £45–65

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 22m
    £59–101

  4. Fly from Newcastle

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    5h 22m
    £60–165

  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
    5h 2m
    £90–220

Durham to West Midlands by train

Calendar162Weekly Trains
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Durham, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, 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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