What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to The Broads?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to The Broads is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to The Broads?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to The Broads is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and The Broads?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to The Broads. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at The Lion via Bus Station and Market Gates. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and The Broads?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to The Broads. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Reedham (Norfolk) via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Birmingham to The Broads?

The distance between Birmingham and The Broads is 203 miles. The road distance is 180.3 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to The Broads without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to The Broads without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to The Broads?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Birmingham to The Broads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to The Broads bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to The Broads train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to The Broads?

The best way to get from Birmingham to The Broads is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Birmingham to The Broads bus arrive?

Birmingham to The Broads bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Norwich station.

Where does the Birmingham to The Broads train arrive?

Birmingham to The Broads train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ely station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to The Broads?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to The Broads is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Birmingham to The Broads.

Where can I stay near The Broads?

There are 1763+ hotels available in The Broads.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Reedham (Norfolk)train Stansted Airport - Lowestoft
5h 19m
£127–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Norwichbus Uk083
6h 12m
£23–45
Drive 179.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to The Broadscar 179.3 mi
3h 1m
£44–64
Train via Norwich
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 23m
£96–150
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Market Gatesbus 727 / ...
6h 58m
£88–140

Birmingham to The Broads by bus and foot

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Distance: 202.1 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and The Broads, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to The Broads via Ely and Reedham (Norfolk) in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Norwich twice daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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