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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Harwell is to bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Harwell is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Harwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Harwell. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at High Street via St Aldates and Parkway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Harwell?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Harwell. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Didcot Parkway via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Harwell?

The distance between Birmingham and Harwell is 85 miles. The road distance is 82 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Harwell without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Birmingham to Harwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Harwell bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Harwell train from?

Birmingham to Harwell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Harwell?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Harwell is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Birmingham to Harwell bus arrive?

Birmingham to Harwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop station.

Where does the Birmingham to Harwell train arrive?

Birmingham to Harwell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxford station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Harwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Harwell is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Birmingham to Harwell.

Where can I stay near Harwell?

There are 1298+ hotels available in Harwell.

Birmingham to Harwell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 10m
£44–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stopbus Uk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Aldates to Parkway Stationbus X32 / ...
2h 41m
£11–18
Drive 81.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Harwellcar 81.5 mi
1h 33m
£20–29
Train via Banbury
1. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
2. Take the train from Banbury to Didcot Parkwaytrain Banbury - Didcot Parkway
3h 6m
£34–65

Birmingham to Harwell by train and bus

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84.4 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Harwell, Oxfordshire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to High Street via Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop, St Aldates, and Parkway Station in around 2h 41m.

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