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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Coniston is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Coniston is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Coniston?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Coniston. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at The Crown via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Coniston?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Coniston. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Coniston?

The distance between Birmingham and Coniston is 166 miles. The road distance is 168.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Coniston without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Birmingham to Coniston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Coniston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Coniston train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Coniston?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Coniston is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Birmingham to Coniston bus arrive?

Birmingham to Coniston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.

Where does the Birmingham to Coniston train arrive?

Birmingham to Coniston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Coniston?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Coniston is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Birmingham to Coniston.

Where can I stay near Coniston?

There are 3330+ hotels available in Coniston.

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Coniston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 38m
£83–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
7h 59m
£34–74
Drive 167.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Conistoncar 167.3 mi
2h 52m
£41–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
3. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The Crownbus X7
6h 41m

Birmingham to Coniston by bus

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Distance: 164.7 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std twice daily. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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