What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to East Midlands is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to East Midlands is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Brooksby College via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Melton Mowbray via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Birmingham to East Midlands?

The distance between Birmingham and East Midlands is 59 miles. The road distance is 58.6 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £40 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Birmingham to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to East Midlands bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to East Midlands train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Birmingham to East Midlands is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Birmingham to East Midlands bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to East Midlands train arrive?

Birmingham to East Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Melton Mowbray station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to East Midlands is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Birmingham to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 999+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Birmingham to East Midlands - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to East Midlands by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
1h 21m
£41–56
Drive 58.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to East Midlandscar 58.2 mi
1h 15m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Brooksby Collegebus 5A / ...
3h 8m
£20–38

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Distance: 58.5 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and East Midlands, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbray hourly. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to East Midlands via St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Brooksby College in around 3h 8m.

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