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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Harleston is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Harleston is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Harleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Harleston. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at The Close via Parkside, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Harleston?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Harleston. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Stowmarket via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Harleston?

The distance between Birmingham and Harleston is 198 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Harleston without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Birmingham to Harleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Harleston bus from?

Birmingham to Harleston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Harleston train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Harleston?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Harleston is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Birmingham to Harleston bus arrive?

Birmingham to Harleston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where does the Birmingham to Harleston train arrive?

Birmingham to Harleston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Harleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Harleston is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Birmingham to Harleston.

Where can I stay near Harleston?

There are 904+ hotels available in Harleston.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stowmarkettrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 19m
£76–175
Drive 136.4 mi
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1. Drive from Birmingham to Harlestoncar 136.4 mi
2h 14m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Closebus Db1
6h 51m
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarkettrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
5h 32m
£97–146
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
8h 30m
£38–90

Birmingham to Harleston by train and bus

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Distance: 197.2 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Harleston, Suffolk, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Shepherd and Dog via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Stowmarket, and Railway Station in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to The Close via Parkside, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 51m.

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