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How to get fromMiddlesbrough to Birmingham NECby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    3h 44m
    £82–126
  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Leeds - Eastgate Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dale End to Birmingham International Stationbus bus X12
    6h 9m
    £22–34
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukx010
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    5h 45m
    £25–39
  4. Drive  170.6 mi

    1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NECcar car 170.6 mi
    2h 46m
    £43–62
  5. Train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    5h 59m
    £79–173
  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 13m
    £65–117
  7. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MME - BHX
    6h 1m
    £69–387

Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Birmingham NEC via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham International Station in around 5h 45m.

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