What is the cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Birmingham is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Durham (Land) and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham (Land) to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Bus Station Stand E, John Dobson Street and Meadowhall Interchange/A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Durham (Land) and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Durham (Land) to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Durham (Land) to Birmingham?

The distance between Durham (Land) and Birmingham is 188 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £90 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Durham (Land) to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Durham (Land) to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham (Land) to Birmingham bus from?

Durham (Land) to Birmingham bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand E.

Where do I catch the Durham (Land) to Birmingham train from?

Durham (Land) to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Durham (Land) to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Birmingham bus arrive?

Durham (Land) to Birmingham bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham (Land) to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham (Land) to Birmingham is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Durham (Land) to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3335+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Durham (Land) to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham (Land) to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 18m
£95–138
Drive 177.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham (Land) to Birminghamcar 177.6 mi
3h 7m
£44–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk076 / ...
7h 54m
£55–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
8h 9m

Durham (Land) to Birmingham by bus and train

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.5 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Durham (Land), England and Birmingham, 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 Post Office to Birmingham Coach Station via Saddler Street Stand A, Bus Station Stand E, John Dobson Street, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/A2 in around 8h 9m.

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