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Middlesbrough to Birmingham by train
It takes an average of 5h 44m to travel from Middlesbrough to Birmingham by train, over a distance of around 147 miles (237 km). There are normally 32 trains per day traveling from Middlesbrough to Birmingham and tickets for this journey start from $39.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:48 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:33 pm | |
| Departure station | Middlesbrough | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham | |
| Journey time | From 3h 0m | |
| Distance | 147 miles (237 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $39.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Travel from Middlesbrough to Birmingham by train in 3 hours
If you want to know more about the journey from Middlesbrough to Birmingham by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Middlesbrough to Birmingham by train is 5 hours 44 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours. You'll usually find 32 trains per day traveling the 237 km between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there are no direct services to Birmingham.
Book train tickets from Middlesbrough to Birmingham in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from $39.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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Cheap train tickets from Middlesbrough to Birmingham
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Middlesbrough to Birmingham is right for you.
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