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Cheap train tickets from Durham to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 15 Oct

Cheapest

£57

Average

£104

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

Cheapest

C80048

08:533h09

Durham station (DHM)

12:02Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£571One-way

0 changes

C48579

12:543h10

Durham station (DHM)

16:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£801One-way

0 changes

C48568

10:523h12

Durham station (DHM)

14:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£801One-way

0 changes

C80053

09:533h12

Durham station (DHM)

13:05Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£1371One-way

0 changes

C80076

08:482h40

Durham station (DHM)

11:28Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£1681One-way

0 changes

Durham to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 October

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Cross Country C80076	08:48 Durham station (DHM)	2h40	11:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 changesDirect
Cross Country C80048	08:53 Durham station (DHM)	3h09	12:02 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 changesDirect
Cross Country C80053	09:53 Durham station (DHM)	3h12	13:05 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 changesDirect
Cross Country C48568	10:52 Durham station (DHM)	3h12	14:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 changesDirect
Cross Country C48574	11:53 Durham station (DHM)	3h13	15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 changesDirect
Cross Country C48579	12:54 Durham station (DHM)	3h10	16:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 changesDirect
This is the last train of the day.

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Train times from Durham to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 15 Oct

Fastest Journey

2 h 40 m

Average

3 h 6 m

Trains per day

Distance

256 km

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

Fastest

C80076

08:482h40

Durham station (DHM)

11:28Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£1681One-way

0 changes

C80048

08:533h09

Durham station (DHM)

12:02Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£571One-way

0 changes

C48579

12:543h10

Durham station (DHM)

16:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£801One-way

0 changes

C80053

09:533h12

Durham station (DHM)

13:05Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£1371One-way

0 changes

C48568

10:523h12

Durham station (DHM)

14:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£801One-way

0 changes

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Overview: Train from Durham to Birmingham

Distance	159 miles
Average train duration	2 h 39 min
Average train ticket price	£96 (€110)
Direct train	No
Train providers	CrossCountry or TransPennine Express

Trains from Durham to Birmingham cover the 159 miles long route taking on average 2 h 39 min with our travel partners like CrossCountry or TransPennine Express. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £96, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £47. Travellers depart most frequently from Durham and arrive in Birmingham New Street.

Train providers: CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and East Coast trains Durham to Birmingham

Buy your official CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and East Coast train tickets to Birmingham from Durham from £47 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Durham to Birmingham you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Durham to Birmingham train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 39 min
Cheapest Price: £47

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Durham to Birmingham train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 5 h 9 min
Cheapest Price: £135

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

FAQs: Durham to Birmingham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Durham to Birmingham 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 Durham to Birmingham.

Cheap train tickets from Durham to Birmingham can start from as little as £47 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Durham to Birmingham is £96; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Durham to Birmingham is 2 h 39 min to travel the 159 mile long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first train from Durham to Birmingham leaves at 04: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Durham to Birmingham leaves at 18: 54.

For the route from Durham to Birmingham you can take a train with CrossCountry or TransPennine Express. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Durham to Birmingham on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 18: 54.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Durham, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birmingham New Street, located 0.2 miles (399 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Birmingham from Durham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 39 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Durham to Birmingham by train is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Durham and Birmingham including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Birmingham

Durham

Birmingham

The major railway station for departures from Durham is Durham. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Durham for your trip from Durham to Birmingham.

Durham