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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Middlesbrough
Showing times and prices for 16 Jan
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
237 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Middlesbrough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Middlesbrough will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Fast trains
To travel from Birmingham to Middlesbrough you need to make at least one change.
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Y2598208:033h46
Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:49Middlesbrough station (MBR)
£501One-way
1 change
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C41053+Y2634508:274h02
Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:29Middlesbrough station (MBR)
£701One-way
3 changes
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L3684610:033h33
Birmingham New Street (BHM)13:36Middlesbrough station (MBR)
£701One-way
1 change
C74921+L3683408:033h33
Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:36Middlesbrough station (MBR)
£701One-way
1 change
C75326+L3684009:033h32
Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:35Middlesbrough station (MBR)
£701One-way
1 change
C75326+L3684009:033h32
Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:35Middlesbrough station (MBR)
£701One-way
1 change
C75328+L3684610:033h33
Birmingham New Street (BHM)13:36Middlesbrough station (MBR)
£701One-way
1 change
C74921+L3683408:033h33
Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:36Middlesbrough station (MBR)
£701One-way
1 change
C74921+Y2598208:033h46
Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:49Middlesbrough station (MBR)
£501One-way
1 change
C75377+Y25429+C41053+Y2634508:274h02
Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:29Middlesbrough station (MBR)
£701One-way
3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 237 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£116 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Middlesbrough train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Middlesbrough trains for today, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 10:57
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:03 Birmingham | 3h35 | 15:38 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:03 Birmingham | 3h33 | 18:36 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 16 January | |||||
| C74921+Y25982 | On time 08:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h46 | 11:49 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C74921+L36834 | On time 08:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h33 | 11:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
| C75377+Y25429+C41053+Y26345 | On time 08:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h02 | 12:29 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3 changes | |
| C75326+L36840 | On time 09:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h32 | 12:35 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
C74757+ C51710+Y25430+C41110 | On time 09:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h19 | 13:28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 4 changes | |
| C75328+L36846 | On time 10:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h33 | 13:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Middlesbrough
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Trains from Birmingham to Middlesbrough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 19:48. The fastest train covers the 237 km distance in 2h 56m.
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 £16
Distance 237 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 19:48 |
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 £16
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham to Middlesbrough trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Middlesbrough from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 56m
Cheapest Price
£50
CrossCountry frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Price
£158
Cross Country frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Birmingham to Middlesbrough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Middlesbrough by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Middlesbrough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Birmingham to Middlesbrough can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £41, while the average price tends to be around £116.
The train journey from Birmingham to Middlesbrough covers a distance of 237 km and takes approximately 2h 56m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Birmingham to Middlesbrough is 237 km.
The first train from Birmingham to Middlesbrough leaves at 5:13.
The last train from Birmingham to Middlesbrough departs at 19:48.
Trains from Birmingham to Middlesbrough run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Birmingham to Middlesbrough.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Birmingham to Middlesbrough.
To get from Birmingham to Middlesbrough, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Birmingham to Middlesbrough.
The train station in Birmingham that goes to Middlesbrough is Birmingham New Street (BHM), and it arrives at Middlesbrough station (MBR).
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Middlesbrough is by coach, costing approximately £16.
Booking trains from Birmingham to Middlesbrough in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Birmingham to Middlesbrough offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the English countryside, including rolling hills and charming villages, particularly as you travel through areas like the North York Moors National Park.
A day trip from Birmingham to Middlesbrough is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 56m. Trains run 6 times per day, covering a distance of 237 km.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Middlesbrough is typically sufficient to explore local attractions such as the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, the Riverside Stadium, and nearby natural spots like Roseberry Topping.
Yes, you can take the train from Birmingham to Middlesbrough.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Middlesbrough
Birmingham
Middlesbrough
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your trip from Birmingham to Middlesbrough.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
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
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
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
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
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
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
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
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
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.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Bordesley
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Outside station entrance
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 16:00 Friday 07:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed None
Distance to city center
6 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Acocks Green
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: The public service bus stop outside station entrance.
The major train station for arrivals in Middlesbrough is Middlesbrough. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Middlesbrough for your journey to Middlesbrough from Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:15 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to both platforms, the booking hall and concourse. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Storage Locations: On the station concourse - space for 86 cycles Wood Street Car Park - space for 28 cycles
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Middlesbrough
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the layby on Bridge Street at the rear of the station.
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Access to the platform via gently sloping ramp
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be found at the hospital
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for James Cook Hospital
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pickup / Drop Off Point at the bus stop on Marton Road - outside the main entrance to the hospital
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. Access for disabled passengers to platform 1 (Middlesbrough) from Normanby Road is accessible. However access to the platform 2 (Saltburn) is via a footbridge so is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for South Bank
- Onward travel information: None available. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick/Up Drop Off on road at entrance to lane leading to station.
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