What is the travel distance from Durham to Birmingham?

Durham and Birmingham are 159 miles (257 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Durham to Birmingham?

The majority of buses traveling from Durham to Birmingham start their journey at Durham Bus Station and wind up at Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, National Motorcycle Museum, Jewellery Quarter and Villa Park Stadium.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Durham to Birmingham on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:30pm	Durham University	13h 50m	5:20am	Brunel Street	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Durham to Birmingham on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:30pm	Durham University	13h 50m	5:20am	Brunel Street	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 3:18 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Durham to Birmingham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

3h 13mAverage Duration

160 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $68	Average Duration13h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $522	Average Duration3h 13m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Durham and Birmingham?

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Bus Station
28 North Road, Durham DH1 4SG, UK
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Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $44

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Durham to Birmingham by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$61

11/20

$57

Today

$61

11/22

$57

11/23

$41

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The cheapest trip from Durham to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $61 for a bus ticket from Durham to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-23.