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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Durham to Birmingham

Composite routes from Durham to Birmingham

Cheapest
3 h 17 min
Car
296 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Newcastle to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$265.81

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Newcastle to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,392.36

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Newcastle to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$405.05–$2,404.98

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Newcastle to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$341.76
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Newcastle to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$544.28
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$493.65

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Centenary
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Durham to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$354.42
Train from Durham to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Durham to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Durham to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$88.60

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Birmingham is to bus which costs $36.96 - $76.09 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $103.26 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at Birmingham via Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Durham to Birmingham?

The distance between Durham and Birmingham is 308 km. The road distance is 306.4 km.

How do I travel from Durham to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $103.26 - $304.35 .

How long does it take to get from Durham to Birmingham?

The train from Durham to Birmingham New Street takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Durham to Birmingham bus from?

Durham to Birmingham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Birmingham train from?

Durham to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train, bus or fly from Durham to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Durham to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $103.26 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $44.57 - $271.74 and takes 5h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $36.96 - $76.09 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Durham to Birmingham bus arrive?

Durham to Birmingham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

What is the time difference between Durham and Birmingham?

It is currently 09:45 at both, Durham and Birmingham.

Where does the Durham to Birmingham train arrive?

Durham to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Durham to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Birmingham is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Durham to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Birmingham?

Book your Durham to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Durham to Birmingham?

Book your Durham to Birmingham bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 2971+ hotels available in Birmingham. Prices start at $36.40 per night.
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