There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Porton Down by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 34m£77–119Drive 116.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham to Porton Downcar 116.3 mi
2h 17m£29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
7h£42–97Train, line 76 bus, line 87 bus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 76
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Firs Closebus 87
5h 10m£66–95
Birmingham to Porton Down by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Porton Down is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Porton Down is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Firs Road Top via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Endless Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Salisbury via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Birmingham and Porton Down is 150 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Porton Down without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Birmingham to Porton Down, including transfers.
Birmingham to Porton Down bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Porton Down train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Porton Down is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Porton Down, England?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Firs Road Top via Bristol Temple Meads, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SB, Blue Boar Row, and Endless Street in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Firs Road Top via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Endless Street in around 7h.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Firs Close
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Porton Down bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Birmingham to Porton Down train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Porton Down is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Birmingham to Porton Down.
There are 427+ hotels available in Porton Down.