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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Airdrie is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Airdrie is to fly and train which takes 3h 27m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Airdrie?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Airdrie. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Sheriff Court via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Airdrie?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Airdrie. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Motherwell via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Airdrie?

The distance between Birmingham and Airdrie is 293 miles. The road distance is 285.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Airdrie without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Birmingham to Airdrie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Airdrie bus from?

Birmingham to Airdrie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Airdrie train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Airdrie?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Airdrie is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Birmingham to Airdrie bus arrive?

Birmingham to Airdrie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Airdrie train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Airdrie?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Airdrie is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Birmingham to Airdrie.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Airdrie?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Birmingham to Airdrie by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 58m
£104–219
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Airdrietrain
3h 27m
£36–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 12m
£38–64
Drive 283.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Airdriecar 283.5 mi
4h 41m
£69–100
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 11m
£88–173
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
8h 27m
£60–140
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Airdrietrain
3h 35m
£53–130
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
5h 25m
£87–185
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Airdrietrain
5h 33m
£108–214

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

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Distance: 291.1 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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