Darlington to Birmingham train
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Train schedule Darlington to Birmingham
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Fastest train times from Darlington to Birmingham
Fastest Journey
2 h 21 m
Average
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
228 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Darlington for Birmingham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Darlington to Birmingham
 | Distance | 141 miles (228 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 21 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £119 (€135) |
 | Train frequency | 16 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Cross Country or London North Eastern Railway |
Trains from Darlington to Birmingham cover the 141 miles (228 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 21 min with our travel partners like Cross Country or London North Eastern Railway. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £119, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £119. Travellers depart most frequently from Darlington and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
Train providers: CrossCountry trains Darlington to Birmingham
Travel between Darlington and Birmingham from £119 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Birmingham from Darlington you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
CrossCountry is one of the best options when travelling by train from Darlington to Birmingham. Omio quickly shows you current CrossCountry train timetables for the Darlington - Birmingham route and makes it easier than ever for you to buy train tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest journey available. The distance to Birmingham from Darlington is around 141 miles (228 km) and the cheapest CrossCountry one-way ticket you can book starts at £119. As you check the latest Darlington to Birmingham train timetable from CrossCountry for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to Birmingham safely. If you search for CrossCountry tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect CrossCountry ticket from Darlington to Birmingham so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
Train information from Darlington to Birmingham with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 3 h 14 min
- Average Price: £119
- CrossCountry frequency: 16 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Darlington to Birmingham
Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Darlington to Birmingham New Street.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Darlington, located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the city centre of Darlington. The most popular arrival train station in Birmingham, called Birmingham New Street, is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from its city centre.
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