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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 an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $115.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Birmingham:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Birmingham costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
The journey is about 16m faster (2h 46m by train vs 3h 2m by car) and roughly $25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($47 vs $73). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Darlington to Birmingham
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.
- NX177 · NX54111:50 AM5h40Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)5:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX177 · NX54111:50 AM5h40Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)5:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G011623:12 PM2h52Darlington station (DAR)6:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$801One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G011511:11 PM2h53Darlington station (DAR)4:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$801One-way0 transfers
- W2988512:11 PM2h54Darlington station (DAR)3:05 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$801One-way0 transfers
- G011644:12 PM2h54Darlington station (DAR)7:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$801One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:50 PM7h00Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)2:50 AMBirmingham$401One-way1 transfer- NX591 · NX1832:25 PM6h50Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)9:15 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Birmingham:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Birmingham costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- 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 National Express, Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Birmingham by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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