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

The cheapest way to get from Eye to Birmingham is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eye to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Eye and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Eye to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Bus Station and Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Eye and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Eye to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Eye to Birmingham?

The distance between Eye and Birmingham is 167 miles. The road distance is 147 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eye to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Eye to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eye to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Eye to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Eye to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Eye to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Eye to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Eye to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Eye to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Eye to Birmingham is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Eye to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3341+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Eye to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 70 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 6m
£122–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
6h 55m
£19–35
Drive 146.1 mi
1. Drive from Eye to Birminghamcar 146.1 mi
2h 30m
£36–52
Line 70 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 70 / ...
2. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
6h 38m

Eye to Birmingham by bus

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Distance: 165.7 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Eye, Suffolk, 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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