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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to York is to bus which costs £16 - £25 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to York is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to York. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Micklegate via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at York. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Birmingham to York?

The distance between Birmingham and York is 127 miles. The road distance is 124.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to York without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £65 - £100.

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

The train from Birmingham New Street to York takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to York?

The best way to get from Birmingham to York is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £25 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Birmingham to York bus arrive?

Birmingham to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to York train arrive?

Birmingham to York train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to York is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Birmingham to York.

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

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

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Where can I stay near York?

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Birmingham to York - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to York by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
1h 52m
£65–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
4h 3m
£16–25
Drive 124 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Yorkcar 124 mi
2h 21m
£31–44
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
4h 43m
£24–52

Birmingham to York by train

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Distance: 126.1 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to York hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Micklegate via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 3m.

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