There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Lakes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 31m£69–104Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
7h 43m£29–43Drive 161.9 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Lakescar 161.9 mi
2h 47m£41–59
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Lakes is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Lakes is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Lakes. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Foulstep crossroads via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Lakes. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Birmingham and Lakes is 161 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Lakes without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Birmingham to Lakes, including transfers.
Birmingham to Lakes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Lakes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Lakes is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Lakes, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Lakes via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Foulstep crossroads in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Lakes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.
Birmingham to Lakes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Lakes is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Birmingham to Lakes.
There are 3336+ hotels available in Lakes.