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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Brightlingsea is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Brightlingsea is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Brightlingsea?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Victoria Place via Coach Station, Bus Interchange and The George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Brightlingsea?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Wivenhoe via Euston station, Liverpool Street Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Brightlingsea?

The distance between Birmingham and Brightlingsea is 178 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Brightlingsea without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Birmingham to Brightlingsea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Brightlingsea bus from?

Birmingham to Brightlingsea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Brightlingsea train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Brightlingsea?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Brightlingsea is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Birmingham to Brightlingsea bus arrive?

Birmingham to Brightlingsea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Brightlingsea train arrive?

Birmingham to Brightlingsea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Brightlingsea?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Brightlingsea is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Birmingham to Brightlingsea.

Where can I stay near Brightlingsea?

There are 974+ hotels available in Brightlingsea.

Birmingham to Brightlingsea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 87 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Brightlingsea by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Wivenhoetrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
3h 44m
£70–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
6h 52m
£33–72
Bus, train, line 87 bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from Groves Close to Victoria Placebus 87
5h 2m
£53–120
Drive 154.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Brightlingseacar 154.3 mi
3h 2m
£38–55
Train, bus, line 87 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Colchester stationbus X20
4. Take the bus from Groves Close to Victoria Placebus 87
6h 26m
£94–131

Birmingham to Brightlingsea by train, subway, foot, and bus

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3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.4 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Bateman Road via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, Liverpool Street Station, Stratford (London), Wivenhoe, and Co-op in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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