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How to get fromCanterbury to Birmingham NECby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Canterbury to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 32m
    £66–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus 210
    6h 17m
    £34–89

  3. Drive 171.1 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Birmingham NECcar car 171.1 mi
    2h 56m
    £42–60

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LCY - BHX
    5h 45m
    £205–508

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Lutontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X3 / ...
    3. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    7h 13m
    £67–146

Canterbury to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar145Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Birmingham NEC via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham International in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham NEC via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal in around 6h 17m.

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