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Durham to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Durham to Birmingham New Street, starting from $31.72 and averaging $41.98. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 38m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Fri, Jul 11
Sat, Jul 12
From $31.72
Sun, Jul 13
From $40.36
Mon, Jul 14
From $40.36
Tue, Jul 15
From $40.36
Wed, Jul 16
From $40.36
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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
04:55 Durham	08:28 Birmingham New Street	3h 33m, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:41 Durham	09:07 Birmingham New Street	3h 26m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:37 Durham	09:28 Birmingham New Street	2h 51m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:53 Durham	10:04 Birmingham New Street	3h 11m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:53 Durham	11:06 Birmingham New Street	3h 13m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:48 Durham	11:26 Paris	2h 38m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Durham to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details

First train

04:55

Last train

23:00

Departure station

Durham

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

2h 38m

Distance

160 miles

Price

$31.72*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Northern, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Durham to Birmingham New Street

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Durham to Birmingham New Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Durham to Birmingham New Street for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Durham to Birmingham New Street, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Durham to Birmingham New Street Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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