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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Helsby is to bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 35m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Helsby?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Helsby. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Smithy Lane via Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Helsby?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Helsby. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Helsby?

The distance between Birmingham and Helsby is 92 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Helsby without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £35 - £65.

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

The train from Birmingham New Street to Helsby takes 2h 8m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Helsby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Helsby train from?

Birmingham to Helsby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Helsby?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Helsby is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Birmingham to Helsby bus arrive?

Birmingham to Helsby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Helsby train arrive?

Birmingham to Helsby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Helsby station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Helsby?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Helsby is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Birmingham to Helsby.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Helsby?

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Where can I stay near Helsby?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Helsbytrain Birmingham International - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 8m
£35–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
2h 35m
£10–18
Drive 80.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Helsbycar 80.1 mi
1h 33m
£20–29
Train via Runcorn
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
2h 18m
£27–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Helsbytrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
3h 36m
£32–65

Birmingham to Helsby by train

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Distance: 91.9 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Helsby 5 times a week. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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