Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 11 m
Average
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
256 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Durham for Birmingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 159 miles | |
Average train duration | 2 h 39 min | |
Average train ticket price | £89 (€101) | |
Direct train | No | |
Train companies | Cross Country |
Trains from Durham to Birmingham cover the 159 miles long trip taking on average 2 h 39 min with our travel partners like Cross Country. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £67, but the average price of train tickets is £89. Travellers depart most frequently from Durham and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
Travel to Birmingham from Durham from £67 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 Durham you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Find the perfect CrossCountry train between Durham and Birmingham for a smooth and relaxing journey. Omio makes it convenient for you to check the latest CrossCountry train timetables and compare the cheapest, fastest or earliest train between Durham and Birmingham. You can also check relevant travel information for the CrossCountry train, such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard, depending on the class fare you choose. Once you find the ideal route, book your cheap CrossCountry train tickets online. You can expect to travel around 159 miles (256 km) on this route and your CrossCountry Durham to Birmingham train ticket can cost as little as £67 one-way if you book in advance. When you search for CrossCountry tickets between Durham and Birmingham in the Omio app, you can quickly see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Buy your official CrossCountry train tickets online quickly and easily on Omio and enjoy the travel experience!
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Durham and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Durham, located approximately 0.3 miles (533 m) from the city centre of Durham. 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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