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How to get fromBirmingham to English Channelby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to English Channel by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    3. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    4h 50m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    4. Walk from Workington to English Channelunknown unknown
    6h 54m

  3. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    4. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    6h 10m

  4. Train, travel via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain train
    3. Walk from Corkickle to English Channelunknown unknown
    6h 10m

  5. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Walk from Workington to English Channelunknown unknown
    7h 15m

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    4. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    6h 33m

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and English Channel?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to English Channel. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Parton, then travel to English Channel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to English Channel via Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, Penrith Rail Station, and Workington in around 6h 54m.

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