There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Suffolk by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stowmarkettrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 14m£71–150Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Birmingham to Suffolk141.9 mi
2h 55m£13Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717 / ...
7h 33m£30–52Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
- Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarkettrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
4h 22m£82–124Drive 141.7 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Suffolkcar 141.7 mi
2h 24m£36–51
Birmingham to Suffolk by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Suffolk is to rideshare which costs £13 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Suffolk is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Muntons via Coach Station and Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Stowmarket via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Birmingham and Suffolk is 197 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Suffolk without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 14m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Birmingham to Suffolk, including transfers.
Birmingham to Suffolk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Suffolk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Suffolk is to train via London which takes 3h 14m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Suffolk, England?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Stowmarket via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Muntons via Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Birmingham to Suffolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Suffolk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Birmingham to Suffolk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Suffolk is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Birmingham to Suffolk.
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There are 891+ hotels available in Suffolk.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham and Suffolk. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.