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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Lakenheath is to bus and line 727 bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Lakenheath is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Lakenheath?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Lakenheath. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Post Office via Parkside and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Lakenheath?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Lakenheath. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Thetford via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Lakenheath?

The distance between Birmingham and Lakenheath is 161 miles. The road distance is 118.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Lakenheath without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Birmingham to Lakenheath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Lakenheath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Lakenheath train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Lakenheath?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Lakenheath is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 727 bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Birmingham to Lakenheath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to Lakenheath train arrive?

Birmingham to Lakenheath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ely station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Lakenheath?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Lakenheath is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Birmingham to Lakenheath.

Where can I stay near Lakenheath?

There are 392+ hotels available in Lakenheath.

Birmingham to Lakenheath - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 727 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 46m
£78–114
Bus, line 727 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
5h 10m
£16–31
Drive 117.8 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Lakenheathcar 117.8 mi
2h 11m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Parksidebus 777
6h 5m
£26–62

Birmingham to Lakenheath by train, foot, and bus

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4h 46mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Post Office via Parkside and Bus Station in around 5h 10m.

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