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Darlington to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Darlington to Birmingham New Street, starting from HK$175.37 and averaging HK$283.34. 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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Mon, Aug 4
From HK$272.44
Tue, Aug 5
From HK$272.44
Wed, Aug 6
From HK$232.78
Thu, Aug 7
From HK$175.37
Fri, Aug 8
From HK$272.44
Sat, Aug 9
From HK$272.44
Sun, Aug 10
From HK$272.44

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
04:35 Darlington	08:28 Birmingham New Street	3h 53m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:00 Darlington	09:07 Birmingham New Street	3h 7m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:55 Darlington	09:28 Birmingham New Street	2h 33m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:11 Darlington	10:04 Birmingham New Street	2h 53m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:11 Darlington	11:06 Birmingham New Street	2h 55m, Direct	Find Tickets
09:06 Darlington	11:26 Paris	2h 20m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Darlington to Birmingham New Street train route details

First train

04:35

Last train

23:28

Departure station

Darlington

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

2h 20m

Distance

143 miles

Price

HK$175.37*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Northern, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Darlington to Birmingham New Street

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 New Street. 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

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Darlington to Birmingham New Street, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Darlington to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Darlington to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Darlington to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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