What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £15 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham New Street Station and Great Barr?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Old Square and arriving at Scott Arms. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham New Street Station and Great Barr?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Hamstead (Birmingham). Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr?

The distance between Birmingham New Street Station and Great Barr is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Hamstead (Birmingham) takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr bus from?

Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Old Square station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr train from?

Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr?

The best way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr is to train which takes 20 min and costs £1 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 28 min.

Where does the Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr bus arrive?

Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Scott Arms station.

Where does the Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr train arrive?

Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Hamstead (Birmingham) station.

Can I drive from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr?

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Where can I stay near Great Barr?

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Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barr by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Hamstead (Birmingham)train Wolverhampton - Walsall / ...
20 min
£1–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Square to Scott Armsbus X51
28 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barrtaxi 6 mi
11 min
£15–18
Drive 6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham New Street Station to Great Barrcar 6 mi
11 min
£2–3

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What companies run services between Birmingham New Street Station, England and Great Barr, Sandwell, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Hamstead (Birmingham) hourly. Tickets cost £1–5 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, NX West Midlands operates a bus from Old Square to Scott Arms every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 19 min.

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