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

The cheapest way to get from Airdrie to Birmingham is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Airdrie to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Airdrie and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Airdrie to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Manse Place and arriving at Newhall Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Airdrie and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Birmingham New Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Airdrie to Birmingham?

The distance between Airdrie and Birmingham is 290 miles. The road distance is 284.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Airdrie to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Airdrie to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Birmingham bus from?

Airdrie to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Birmingham train from?

Airdrie to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Airdrie to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Airdrie to Birmingham is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Airdrie to Birmingham bus arrive?

Airdrie to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Airdrie to Birmingham train arrive?

Airdrie to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Airdrie to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Airdrie to Birmingham is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Airdrie to Birmingham.

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

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Airdrie to Birmingham - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
best
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3h 22m
£36–110
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
5h 52m
£104–225
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 11m
£37–65
Drive 282.5 mi
1. Drive from Airdrie to Birminghamcar 282.5 mi
4h 41m
£69–100
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3h 28m
£53–129
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 17m
£84–186
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 23m
£105–215
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 52m
£68–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
9h 2m
£59–146

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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Distance: 288 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Airdrie, Scotland and Birmingham, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Birmingham New Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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