Birmingham to Darlington train with Cross Country

Fri, 07 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Darlington

Showing times and prices for 07 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Cross CountryC65939
08:032h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:58Darlington station (DAR)
£401One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Cross CountryC65833
08:282h17
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:45Darlington station (DAR)
£401One-way
0 changes
Cross CountryC65936
07:032h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:58Darlington station (DAR)
£451One-way
0 changes
Cross CountryP11416
06:192h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:14Darlington station (DAR)
£451One-way
1 change
Cross CountryC65933
06:032h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
08:58Darlington station (DAR)
£451One-way
0 changes

Birmingham to Darlington train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Cross Country
C65933
Cross CountryC65933
06:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2h55 08:58 Darlington station (DAR)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11416
Cross CountryP11416
06:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2h55 09:14 Darlington station (DAR)1 change
Cross Country
C65936
Cross CountryC65936
07:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2h55 09:58 Darlington station (DAR)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
C65939
Cross CountryC65939
08:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2h55 10:58 Darlington station (DAR)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
C65833
Cross CountryC65833
08:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2h17 10:45 Darlington station (DAR)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
C65941
Cross CountryC65941
09:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2h55 11:58 Darlington station (DAR)0 changesDirect

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Train times from Birmingham to Darlington

Showing times and prices for 07 Feb

Fastest Journey

2 h 17 m

Average

2 h 49 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

228 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Birmingham for Darlington every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Cross CountryC65833
08:282h17
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:45Darlington station (DAR)
£401One-way
0 changes
Cross CountryC65936
07:032h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:58Darlington station (DAR)
£451One-way
0 changes
Cross CountryC65939
08:032h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:58Darlington station (DAR)
£401One-way
0 changes
Cross CountryP11416
06:192h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:14Darlington station (DAR)
£451One-way
1 change
Cross CountryC65941
09:032h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:58Darlington station (DAR)
£571One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to Darlington

Trains from Birmingham to Darlington run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £19 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Distance
228 km
Average train duration
2h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
£31
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
5
Train providers
1
Fastest train
2h 17m
First train
00:01
Last train
21:03
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19

Train providers: CrossCountry trains Birmingham to Darlington

Buy your official CrossCountry train tickets between Birmingham and Darlington from £43 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Birmingham and Darlington. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from Birmingham to Darlington train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 27 min
  • Cheapest Price: £43
  • CrossCountry frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: Birmingham to Darlington train

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham to Darlington easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Darlington.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Darlington can start from as little as £31 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to Darlington is £81; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Birmingham to Darlington train travel time is 2 h 16 min   for the 141 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Birmingham to Darlington leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Birmingham to Darlington leaves at 21: 03.
There are 6 trains a day from Birmingham to Darlington which require at least one change with CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Birmingham to Darlington train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with CrossCountry. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Birmingham to Darlington to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 03.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Darlington, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Darlington from Birmingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 16 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Birmingham to Darlington is January.
You have options as you can travel between Birmingham and Darlington 2 different ways: coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Darlington

Birmingham
Darlington
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham International for your trip from Birmingham to Darlington.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
12 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Public transport options for Birmingham International
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • All Bar One
  • Leon
  • Caffè Nero
  • Five Guys
  • Krispy Kreme
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Upper Crust
  • Wasabi
  • Starbucks
  • Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
  • Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
  • Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
  • Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
  • Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
  • Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
  • Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
The major train station for arrivals in Darlington is Darlington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Darlington for your journey to Darlington from Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
  • Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Public transport options for Darlington
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance

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