Trains tickets from Birmingham to Durham

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Durham.

Average Price$44 - $69Average Duration12h 35m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$75 - $226Average Duration3h 12m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$26 - $32Average Duration3h 20m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 20mAverage Duration
$26Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Birmingham to Durham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$219
Average train trip duration3h 12m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure7:03am
Distance160 miles (257 km)
Latest train departure7:30pm

Birmingham to Durham Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Durham was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $90

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Durham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $90 to $512 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-05-02.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Birmingham and Durham is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Durham.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Durham, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Birmingham and Durham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Birmingham to Durham.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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