How to travel from Birmingham to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and Middlesbrough is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Birmingham to Middlesbrough by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
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Train via Leeds

Take the train to Leeds and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance282km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Middlesbrough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 2h 50m.

The distance between Birmingham and Middlesbrough is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Birmingham and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Middlesbrough is to take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Birmingham to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Birmingham and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birmingham and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Birmingham and Middlesbrough with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 2h 50m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Birmingham and Middlesbrough. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Middlesbrough. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Birmingham to Middlesbrough

Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Birmingham to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 50m
£19($23)
every 2 hours281km (175 miles)
Train via Leeds + 1 similar
3h 20m
£79($95)
hourly307km (190 miles)
Train3h 20m
£100($120)
hourly320km (199 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£49($58)
on demand282km (175 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

The following major airports near Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough