What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Great Barr?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Great Barr is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Great Barr?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Great Barr is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £13 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Great Barr?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Old Square and arriving at Scott Arms. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Great Barr?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Hamstead (Birmingham). Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Birmingham to Great Barr?

The distance between Birmingham and Great Barr is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.4 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Great Barr without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Great Barr without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs £1 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Great Barr?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Hamstead (Birmingham) takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Great Barr bus from?

Birmingham to Great Barr bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Old Square station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Great Barr train from?

Birmingham to Great Barr train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Great Barr?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Great Barr is to train which takes 15 min and costs £1 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 20 min.

Where does the Birmingham to Great Barr bus arrive?

Birmingham to Great Barr bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Scott Arms station.

Where does the Birmingham to Great Barr train arrive?

Birmingham to Great Barr train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Hamstead (Birmingham) station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Great Barr?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Great Barr is 5 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Birmingham to Great Barr.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Great Barr?

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Where can I stay near Great Barr?

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Birmingham to Great Barr - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Great Barr by train, bus, taxi, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Hamstead (Birmingham)train Wolverhampton - Walsall / ...
15 min
£1–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Square to Scott Armsbus X51
20 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birmingham to Great Barrtaxi 5.3 mi
10 min
£13–17
Drive 5.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Great Barrcar 5.3 mi
10 min
£2

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Distance: 5.6 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Great Barr, Sandwell, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Hamstead (Birmingham) hourly. Tickets cost £1–5 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, NX West Midlands operates a bus from Old Square to Scott Arms every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 20 min.

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