The average train between Middlesbrough and Birmingham takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough to Birmingham. 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 Middlesbrough and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Birmingham station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Middlesbrough to Birmingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Birmingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Birmingham train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Birmingham is 237 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Birmingham New Street via York in around 3h 26m.