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Compare train and bus for Darlington to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$84 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Darlington to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Birmingham:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Birmingham costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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