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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Kensington is to bus and line 328 bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Kensington is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Marble Arch. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Kensington?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Kensington station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Earl's Court station via Russell Square station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Kensington?

The distance between Birmingham and Kensington is 118 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Kensington without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Birmingham to Kensington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Kensington bus from?

Birmingham to Kensington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Kensington train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Kensington?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Kensington is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £55 and takes 3h.

Where does the Birmingham to Kensington bus arrive?

Birmingham to Kensington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Birmingham to Kensington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Kensington?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Kensington is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Birmingham to Kensington.

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

Book your Birmingham to Kensington train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Kensington?

Book your Birmingham to Kensington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kensington?

There are 21978+ hotels available in Kensington.

Birmingham to Kensington - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
1h 49m
£42–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
3h
£13–55
Drive 114.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Kensingtoncar 114.6 mi
2h 12m
£28–41
Train, line 27 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebonetrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
2. Take the bus from Marylebone Station to The Design Museumbus N27 / ...
2h 33m
£53–89
Bus, line 328 bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Compayne Gardens to Earl's Court Road / Pembroke Placebus 328
3h 15m
£17–26

Birmingham to Kensington by train, foot, and subway

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.5 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 19m. West Midlands Trains also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 3h. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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