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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Great Harwood is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Great Harwood is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Great Harwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Great Harwood. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Mercer Hall via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Great Harwood?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Great Harwood. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Blackburn via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Great Harwood?

The distance between Birmingham and Great Harwood is 121 miles. The road distance is 111.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Great Harwood without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Birmingham to Great Harwood, including transfers.

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

Birmingham to Great Harwood bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

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

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Great Harwood?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Great Harwood is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Birmingham to Great Harwood bus arrive?

Birmingham to Great Harwood bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Great Harwood train arrive?

Birmingham to Great Harwood train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Great Harwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Great Harwood is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Birmingham to Great Harwood.

Where can I stay near Great Harwood?

There are 1069+ hotels available in Great Harwood.

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Great Harwood by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 58m
£41–70
Drive 110.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to Great Harwoodcar 110.7 mi
2h 7m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Arrival Standbus X41
3h 49m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
3h 18m
£43–83
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Arrival Standbus X41
4h 24m

Birmingham to Great Harwood by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 120.4 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Great Harwood, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Mercer Hall via Shudehill Interchange, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 3h 49m.

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