Trains from Durham to Birmingham

Durham to Birmingham train information

Which train company can I use?

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train from Durham (North East England) to Birmingham (West Midlands England). The services on board will change depending on the train provider.

How much times does it take?

There are 159 miles from Durham to Birmingham. Train travel is most of the time the quickest way to travel to Birmingham from Durham, and it’s also more environmentally friendly than driving or taking the plane.

How much does it costs?

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the price of the ticket can vary.

Best prices for Durham to Birmingham train tickets

Durham - Birmingham prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Durham to Birmingham by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Durham - Birmingham: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The graph above shows the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train ticket is booked. Buying your train from Durham to Birmingham in advance can enable you to save money for your journey.

Tickets are available from £52 when buying your seat 3 days in advance which is 48% cheaper than the best fare we found when booking on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Durham to Birmingham trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Durham and Birmingham by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Birmingham to Durham and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Durham - Birmingham train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Durham Birmingham train ticket.

How much can I save with a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Durham to Birmingham? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Durham Birmingham ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Durham to Birmingham (one way journey).

How much does a railcard cost?

The cost to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a complete year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey