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

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There are 5 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    3h 43m
    £77–126
  2. Bus via Sheffield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukx010
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk070 / ...
    5h 31m
    £23–34
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 133
    5h 20m
    £32–50
  4. Drive  170.6 mi

    1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NECcar car 170.6 mi
    2h 46m
    £42–61
  5. 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

Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest 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 £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Birmingham Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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