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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Desborough is to bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Desborough is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Desborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Desborough. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Paddock Lane via Haymarket Bus Station and Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Desborough?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Desborough. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Market Harborough via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Desborough?

The distance between Birmingham and Desborough is 62 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Desborough without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Birmingham to Desborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Desborough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Desborough train from?

Birmingham to Desborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Desborough?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Desborough is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Birmingham to Desborough bus arrive?

Birmingham to Desborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Desborough train arrive?

Birmingham to Desborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Desborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Desborough is 54 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Birmingham to Desborough.

Where can I stay near Desborough?

There are 758+ hotels available in Desborough.

Birmingham to Desborough - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
3h 14m
£30–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to The Squarebus X7
3h 22m
£11–17
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Street to Market Hallbus X3
3h 14m
£21–31
Drive 53.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Desboroughcar 53.3 mi
55 min
£14–19

Birmingham to Desborough by train and bus

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Distance: 61.4 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Paddock Lane via St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, The Square, and Market Hall in around 3h 22m.

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