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TomorrowMay 18
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Darlington
    Destination location: Darlington
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Darlington
    Destination location: Darlington
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Darlington
    Destination location: Darlington
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Darlington
    Destination location: Darlington
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Darlington
    Destination location: Darlington
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Darlington.

Bus
Average Price$51 - $51Average Duration5h 20m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$74 - $471Average Duration2h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$26 - $26Average Duration3h
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to Darlington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Darlington. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
$26Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Birmingham to Darlington: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$193
Average train trip duration2h 55m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure7:03am
Distance142 miles (228 km)
Latest train departure7:30pm

Birmingham to Darlington Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/15
$78
05/16
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Today
$97
05/18
$97
05/19
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Darlington was searched and found on May 15, 2025 with a price of $78

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Darlington, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $78 to $443 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Darlington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2025-05-18.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Birmingham and Darlington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Darlington.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Darlington you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Birmingham and Darlington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Darlington to Birmingham

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