Trains tickets from Durham to Birmingham

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TodayAug 11
TomorrowAug 12
from $81
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Durham to Birmingham.

Bus
Average Price$45 - $73Average Duration14h 40m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$59 - $380Average Duration3h 13m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$25 - $30Average Duration3h 10m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Durham to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 10mAverage Duration
$25Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Durham to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$218
Average train trip duration3h 13m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure7:53am
Distance160 miles (257 km)
Latest train departure7:53pm

Durham to Birmingham Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/09
$77
08/10
$77
Today
$61
08/12
$77
08/13
No data
08/14
$77
08/15
$77
08/16
$63
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Durham to Birmingham was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $353 for a train ticket from Durham to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-08-16.

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

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Durham and Birmingham compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Durham to Birmingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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Train from Birmingham to Durham

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