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

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Birmingham is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from College of Further Education and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Birmingham New Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Birmingham?

The distance between East Midlands and Birmingham is 59 miles. The road distance is 58.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Midlands to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from East Midlands to Birmingham, including transfers.

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

East Midlands to Birmingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from College of Further Education station.

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

East Midlands to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Birmingham?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the East Midlands to Birmingham bus arrive?

East Midlands to Birmingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.

Where does the East Midlands to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Midlands to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Birmingham is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from East Midlands to Birmingham.

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There are 3 ways to get from East Midlands to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 17m
£41–59
Drive 58 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Midlands to Birminghamcar 58 mi
1h 15m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from College of Further Education to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
3h 31m
£21–38

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Distance: 58.5 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Birmingham Coach Station via College of Further Education, Haymarket Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 3h 31m.

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