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There are 5 ways to get from West Midlands to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    3h 24m
    £81–133
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus bus 177
    7h 24m
    £36–59
  3. Drive  182.6 mi

    1. Drive from West Midlands to Durhamcar car 182.6 mi
    3h 15m
    £46–66
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BHX - NCL
    5h 27m
    £71–184
  5. Train via Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Durhamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    5h 26m
    £70–144

West Midlands to Durham by train

Calendar146Weekly Trains
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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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 £80–130 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 24m.

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