There are 7 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
3h 44m£82–126Bus via Leeds
cheapest- Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Leeds - Eastgate Victoriabus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Dale End to Birmingham International Stationbus X12
6h 9m£22–34Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukx010
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
5h 45m£25–39Drive 170.6 mi
- Drive from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NECcar 170.6 mi
2h 46m£43–62Train to Newcastle, fly
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
5h 59m£79–173Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 13m£65–117Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport
- Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane MME - BHX
6h 1m£69–387
Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC is to bus via Leeds which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Birmingham NEC station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Birmingham International Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Birmingham International via Darlington and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Birmingham NEC is 194 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC, including transfers.
Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.
Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £390 and takes 6h 1m.
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.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Newcastle to Birmingham Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–240
Flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Birmingham Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–380
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Darlington to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Middlesbrough to Leeds - Eastgate Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC.
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