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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cranbrook is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Cranbrook is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £110 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Cranbrook?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Cranbrook. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Paddock Wood via Euston station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Cranbrook?

The distance between Birmingham and Cranbrook is 161 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Cranbrook without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Birmingham to Cranbrook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Cranbrook train from?

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

Where does the Birmingham to Cranbrook train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Cranbrook?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Cranbrook is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Birmingham to Cranbrook.

Where can I stay near Cranbrook?

There are 1198+ hotels available in Cranbrook.

Birmingham to Cranbrook - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 297 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Cranbrook 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 London Charing Cross to Paddock Woodtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
2h 58m
£112–204
Drive 173.2 mi
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1. Drive from Birmingham to Cranbrookcar 173.2 mi
3h 5m
£43–61
Bus, train, line 297 bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Tunbridge Wellstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Congregational Churchbus 297
5h 49m
Train, line 297 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wellstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Sheafe Drivebus 297
4h 32m

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Distance: 159.8 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Cranbrook, Kent, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Cranbrook via London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, and Paddock Wood in around 2h 58m.

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