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Explore cheap prices from Darlington to Birmingham

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Darlington to Birmingham, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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AED 77.66
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Fri19Sep
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AED 129.94
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AED 78.66
Sun21Sep
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AED 129.94
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Darlington to Birmingham train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Darlington to Birmingham, starting from AED 77.66 and averaging AED 135.13. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 20m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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19:11
2h 57m, Direct
Darlington
22:08
Birmingham New Street
CrossCountry
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20:11
3h 17m, Direct
Darlington
23:28
Birmingham New Street
CrossCountry
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21:48
9h 4m, No direct
Darlington
06:52
+1
Birmingham New Street
LNERNorthernEast Midlands RailwayCrossCountry
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22:28
8h 28m, No direct
Darlington
06:56
+1
Birmingham New Street
TransPennine ExpressCrossCountry
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23:24
8h 42m, No direct
Darlington
08:06
+1
Paris
LNERCrossCountry
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Darlington to Birmingham train route details

First train
First train
05:13
Last train
Last train
23:24
Departure station
Departure station
Darlington
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham
Journey time
Journey time
2h 20m
Distance
Distance
229 km
Price
Price
AED 77.66*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Northern, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Darlington to Birmingham

Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Darlington to Birmingham. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Darlington to Birmingham 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%

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 travelling from Darlington to Birmingham, 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%

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!
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Darlington to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Darlington to Birmingham train ticket types

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

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