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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Grasmere is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Grasmere is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Grasmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Grasmere. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Village Hall via Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Grasmere?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Grasmere. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Grasmere?

The distance between Birmingham and Grasmere is 164 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Grasmere without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Birmingham to Grasmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Grasmere bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Grasmere train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Grasmere?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Grasmere is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Birmingham to Grasmere bus arrive?

Birmingham to Grasmere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Grasmere train arrive?

Birmingham to Grasmere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Grasmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Grasmere is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Birmingham to Grasmere.

Where can I stay near Grasmere?

There are 3367+ hotels available in Grasmere.

Birmingham to Grasmere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 555 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 6m
£58–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
6h 23m
£40–90
Drive 164.4 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Grasmerecar 164.4 mi
2h 51m
£41–58
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Village Hallbus 555
5h 22m
£64–123

Birmingham to Grasmere by train and bus

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Distance: 162.8 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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