What is the cheapest way to get from Accrington to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Birmingham is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Accrington to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Infant Street and arriving at Newhall Street via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Accrington to Birmingham?

The distance between Accrington and Birmingham is 121 miles. The road distance is 107.4 miles.

How do I travel from Accrington to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Accrington to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Accrington to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Accrington to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Birmingham bus from?

Accrington to Birmingham bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Infant Street station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Birmingham train from?

Accrington to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Accrington to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Accrington to Birmingham bus arrive?

Accrington to Birmingham bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Accrington to Birmingham train arrive?

Accrington to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Birmingham is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Accrington to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Accrington to Birmingham?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 21m
£42–72
Drive 106.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Accrington to Birminghamcar 106.7 mi
1h 59m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
3h 45m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 28m
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk076 / ...
4h 53m

Accrington to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 119.9 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Birmingham New Street via Preston in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Newhall Street via Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 45m.

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