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

The cheapest way to get from Eccles to Birmingham is to line 67 bus and bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eccles to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Eccles and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Eccles to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Eccles Interchange and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Eccles and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Eccles to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Eccles (Manchester) and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Eccles to Birmingham?

The distance between Eccles and Birmingham is 86 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eccles to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Eccles to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eccles to Birmingham bus from?

Eccles to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Eccles to Birmingham train from?

Eccles to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Eccles to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Eccles to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Eccles to Birmingham bus arrive?

Eccles to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Eccles to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Eccles to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Eccles to Birmingham is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Eccles to Birmingham.

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

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Eccles to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 67 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 9m
£29–58
Line 67 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eccles Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 67 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
3h 28m
£11–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3h 25m
£18–42
Drive 82.1 mi
1. Drive from Eccles to Birminghamcar 82.1 mi
1h 35m
£21–30

Eccles to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 85.8 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Eccles, Salford, England and Birmingham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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