How to get from Durham to Birmingham

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What is the best way to travel from Durham to Birmingham?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Birmingham from Durham. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
13h 50m
£30
£30
1
Train
2h 38m
£64
£108
12

What is the cheapest way to reach Birmingham from Durham?

You can reach Birmingham with just £30 by taking a Bus from megabus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £65
Sunday
from £30
Monday
from £30
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from £64

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 12m
    0
    08:54
    Durham
    Central Station
    13:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £65
  • CrossCountry
    4h 11m
    0
    09:53
    Durham
    Central Station
    14:04
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £65
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 15m
    0
    08:18
    Durham
    Central Station
    12:33
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £152
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 14m
    0
    09:19
    Durham
    Central Station
    13:33
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £152
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 15m
    0
    10:18
    Durham
    Central Station
    14:33
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £152

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • megabus
    13h 50m
    0
    15:30
    Durham
    University Palatine Centre
    05:20
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £30

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • megabus
    13h 50m
    0
    15:30
    Durham
    University Palatine Centre
    05:20
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £30

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • CrossCountry
    3h 14m
    0
    15:53
    Durham
    Central Station
    19:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £64
  • CrossCountry
    2h 38m
    0
    08:48
    Durham
    Central Station
    11:26
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £72
  • CrossCountry
    2h 39m
    0
    14:48
    Durham
    Central Station
    17:27
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £72
  • CrossCountry
    3h 14m
    0
    14:53
    Durham
    Central Station
    18:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £137
  • CrossCountry
    3h 10m
    0
    08:54
    Durham
    Central Station
    12:04
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £151

What are the fastest trips from Durham to Birmingham?

You can get to Birmingham from Durham in just 2h 38m with a Train from CrossCountry. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 4h 11m
Sunday
from 13h 50m
Monday
from 13h 50m
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from 2h 38m

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 11m
    0
    09:53
    Durham
    Central Station
    14:04
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £65
  • CrossCountry
    4h 12m
    0
    08:54
    Durham
    Central Station
    13:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £65
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 14m
    0
    09:19
    Durham
    Central Station
    13:33
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £152
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 15m
    0
    08:18
    Durham
    Central Station
    12:33
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £152
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 15m
    0
    10:18
    Durham
    Central Station
    14:33
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £152

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • megabus
    13h 50m
    0
    15:30
    Durham
    University Palatine Centre
    05:20
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • megabus
    13h 50m
    0
    15:30
    Durham
    University Palatine Centre
    05:20
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • CrossCountry
    2h 38m
    0
    08:48
    Durham
    Central Station
    11:26
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £72
  • CrossCountry
    2h 39m
    0
    14:48
    Durham
    Central Station
    17:27
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £72
  • CrossCountry
    3h 10m
    0
    08:54
    Durham
    Central Station
    12:04
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £151
  • CrossCountry
    3h 14m
    0
    15:53
    Durham
    Central Station
    19:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £64
  • CrossCountry
    3h 14m
    0
    14:53
    Durham
    Central Station
    18:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £137
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Durham to Birmingham

What are the most popular stations in Durham and Birmingham?

In Durham, you will usually depart from Central Station, University Palatine Centre or Central Bus Station, while in Birmingham you will be arriving at New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Marston Green Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Birmingham from Durham? With 3 connections between 3 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Durham and Birmingham, you can pay as low as £30 with a Bus from megabus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Birmingham in just 2h 38m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Durham and Birmingham are CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and megabus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Durham and Birmingham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Langley Park or to Erdington, and look at flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport, and landing at Birmingham Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Durham to Birmingham?

The most popular companies between Durham and Birmingham, are CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and megabus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: megabus

Train companies: CrossCountry and TransPennine Express

All you need to know when you travel from Durham to Birmingham

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Durham to Birmingham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Durham to Birmingham

How can I reach Birmingham from Durham?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Birmingham from Durham.

How far is Birmingham from Durham?

The distance between Durham and Birmingham is 256.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Durham and Birmingham?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 44 kgs, and a flight 63 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Durham to Birmingham?

You can get to Birmingham with just £30 by taking a Bus from megabus.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Birmingham?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Birmingham in just 2h 38m with a Train from CrossCountry.

More routes to Durham and to Birmingham

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Durham and to Birmingham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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