How to travel from Birmingham to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and Seaton is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Birmingham to Seaton 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 to Middlesbrough

Take the bus to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)

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Train

Take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Seaton

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Seaton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).

The distance between Birmingham and Seaton is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Birmingham and Seaton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Seaton is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £52 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Seaton. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Birmingham to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington and Thornaby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

CrossCountry run train services between Birmingham and Seaton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Seaton. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Birmingham to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Birmingham and Seaton. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 25m 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 Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Seaton. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Birmingham to Seaton

Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Seaton

Transport options from Birmingham to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Middlesbrough + 1 similar
3h 15m
£20($24)
3 times a week299km (186 miles)
Bus5h 25m
£12($14)
every 20 mins322km (200 miles)
Train
3h 35m
£95($110)
hourly332km (206 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£52($61)
on demand296km (184 miles)

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Airports near Seaton

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton