What is the cheapest way to get from East Anglia to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from East Anglia to Birmingham is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Anglia to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from East Anglia to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between East Anglia and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from East Anglia to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Rosecroft Primary School and arriving at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between East Anglia and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from East Anglia to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from East Anglia to Birmingham?

The distance between East Anglia and Birmingham is 159 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.

How do I travel from East Anglia to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from East Anglia to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £75 - £120.

How long does it take to get from East Anglia to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from East Anglia to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Anglia to Birmingham bus from?

East Anglia to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Norwich station.

Where do I catch the East Anglia to Birmingham train from?

East Anglia to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.

Train, bus or fly from East Anglia to Birmingham?

The best way to get from East Anglia to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £460 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the East Anglia to Birmingham bus arrive?

East Anglia to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the East Anglia to Birmingham train arrive?

East Anglia to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from East Anglia to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between East Anglia to Birmingham is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from East Anglia to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3345+ hotels available in Birmingham.

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There are 5 ways to get from East Anglia to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 25m
£76–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
6h 9m
£21–38
Drive 143 mi
1. Drive from East Anglia to Birminghamcar 143 mi
2h 20m
£35–51
Fly
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NWI - BHX
5h 46m
£95–453
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
8h 2m
£39–93

East Anglia to Birmingham by bus

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Distance: 158 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between East Anglia, England and Birmingham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Ely to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway twice daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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