There are 5 ways to get from West Midlands to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 23m£86–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
7h 13m£34–62Drive 182.6 mi
- Drive from West Midlands to Durhamcar 182.6 mi
3h 15m£46–66Fly from Birmingham Airport
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
5h 38m£71–164Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 32m£72–165
West Midlands to Durham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Durham is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Durham. However, there are services departing from Crocketts Lane and arriving at Sutton Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Durham. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Durham via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between West Midlands and Durham is 196 miles. The road distance is 183.7 miles.
The best way to get from West Midlands to Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from West Midlands to Durham, including transfers.
West Midlands to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
West Midlands to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from West Midlands to Durham is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Durham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crocketts Lane to Sutton Street via Markets, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 13m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–190
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–80
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–230
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newcastle via Bergen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–130
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
West Midlands to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
West Midlands to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Durham is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from West Midlands to Durham.
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