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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Lavenham is to bus and line 727 bus and line 43 bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Lavenham is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Lavenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Lavenham. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Norman Way via Parkside, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Lavenham?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Lavenham. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Bury St Edmunds via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Lavenham?

The distance between Birmingham and Lavenham is 161 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Lavenham without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 5h 5m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Birmingham to Lavenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Lavenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Lavenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Lavenham?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Lavenham is to train via Peterborough which takes 5h 5m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 727 bus and line 43 bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Birmingham to Lavenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to Lavenham train arrive?

Birmingham to Lavenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Lavenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Lavenham is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Birmingham to Lavenham.

Where can I stay near Lavenham?

There are 613+ hotels available in Lavenham.

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

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Bury St Edmundstrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
5h 5m
£80–127
Bus, line 727 bus, line 43 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 355 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Norman Waybus 43 / ...
6h 2m
£22–40
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Lavenhamcar 136.1 mi
2h 20m
£34–48
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
5h 14m
£93–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
7h 40m
£34–75

Birmingham to Lavenham by train and bus

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Distance: 159.7 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Norman Way via Peterborough, Bury St Edmunds, Tayfen Terrace, and Bus Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Norman Way via Parkside, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 2m.

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