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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Eccles is to bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road which costs £12 - £18 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Eccles is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Eccles?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Eccles. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Eccles Interchange via Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Eccles?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Eccles. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Eccles via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Eccles?

The distance between Birmingham and Eccles is 87 miles. The road distance is 83.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Eccles without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 13m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Birmingham to Eccles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Eccles bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Eccles train from?

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

Where does the Birmingham to Eccles bus arrive?

Birmingham to Eccles bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Eccles train arrive?

Birmingham to Eccles train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Eccles?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Eccles is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Birmingham to Eccles.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Eccles?

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Where can I stay near Eccles?

There are 3729+ hotels available in Eccles.

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

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Ecclestram Yellow Line
2h 13m
£30–57
Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
3h 7m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3h 2m
£16–25
Drive 82.7 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Ecclescar 82.7 mi
1h 34m
£21–30

Birmingham to Eccles by bus

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Distance: 86.3 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Eccles, Salford, England?

National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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