How to travel from Birmingham to Middlesbrough

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Middlesbrough

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 147 miles (237 km)

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$32

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$118

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5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

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30m

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3h 48m

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3h 18m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Birmingham to Middlesbrough

How to get from Birmingham to Middlesbrough by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Middlesbrough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:30PM4h50
Birmingham
08:20PMMiddlesbrough
$301One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
03:30PM4h50
Birmingham
08:20PMMiddlesbrough
$301One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:30PM4h50
Birmingham
08:20PMMiddlesbrough
$301One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:55PM8h45
Birmingham
12:40AMMiddlesbrough
$311One-way
0 transfers
National Express
12:00PM4h50
Birmingham
04:50PMMiddlesbrough
$421One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:00PM5h05
Birmingham
10:05PMMiddlesbrough
$461One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Middlesbrough

Travel to Middlesbrough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Middlesbrough.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Middlesbrough including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Middlesbrough is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Middlesbrough:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Middlesbrough costing on average $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Middlesbrough is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Birmingham to Middlesbrough is approximately 147 miles (237 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Middlesbrough is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Middlesbrough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Middlesbrough:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Middlesbrough station (MBR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Middlesbrough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Middlesbrough by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Middlesbrough:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Middlesbrough often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Sunderland. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Middlesbrough and these popular destinations at a great price.
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