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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to London is to rideshare which costs £7 - £20 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to London is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £35 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newhall Street and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at London Euston. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Birmingham to London?

The distance between Birmingham and London is 113 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £35 - £95.

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

The train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to London bus from?

Birmingham to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to London?

The best way to get from Birmingham to London is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £55 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Birmingham to London bus arrive?

Birmingham to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Birmingham to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to London is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Birmingham to London.

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

Book your Birmingham to London train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21953+ hotels available in London.

Can I share a ride from Birmingham to London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Birmingham to London - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to London by train, bus, rideshare, 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 19m
£35–95
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham to Londonrideshare 118 mi
2h 31m
£7–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to London Victoriabus Uk030 / ...
3h 5m
£14–55
Train via Oxford
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2h 25m
£67–109
Drive 117.9 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Londoncar 117.9 mi
2h 10m
£29–42

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Distance: 112.3 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and London, 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. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall Street to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 3h 5m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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