The average train between Birmingham and Middlesbrough takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Middlesbrough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Middlesbrough. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Middlesbrough at 10:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Middlesbrough. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Middlesbrough station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Birmingham to Middlesbrough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Middlesbrough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Birmingham to Middlesbrough train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Middlesbrough is 237 km. The road distance is 297 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 28m.