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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Wem is to bus and line 511 bus which costs £10 - £27 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Wem is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Wem?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Wem. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Church via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Wem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Wem. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Wem?

The distance between Birmingham and Wem is 53 miles. The road distance is 51.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Wem without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £21 - £40.

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

The train from Birmingham New Street to Wem takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Wem bus from?

Birmingham to Wem bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Wem train from?

Birmingham to Wem train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Wem?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Wem is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 511 bus, which costs £10 - £27 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Birmingham to Wem bus arrive?

Birmingham to Wem bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Wem train arrive?

Birmingham to Wem train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wem station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Wem?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Wem is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Birmingham to Wem.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Wem?

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Birmingham to Wem - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 511 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wemtrain Birmingham New Street - Crewe
1h 13m
£21–40
Bus, line 511 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Churchbus 511 / ...
2h 46m
£11–26
Drive 51.2 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Wemcar 51.2 mi
1h 3m
£13–18
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wemtrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
2h 5m
£18–43
Train, line 511 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2. Take the bus from The Gateway to Churchbus 511 / ...
2h 19m
£15–38

Birmingham to Wem by train

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Distance: 53.1 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wem once a week. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Church via Bus Station in around 2h 46m.

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