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

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Birmingham is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Birmingham is to bus and fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Newhall Street via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Inverkeithing and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Haymarket and Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to Birmingham?

The distance between Glenrothes and Birmingham is 292 miles. The road distance is 317.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Birmingham without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 24m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Glenrothes to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Birmingham bus from?

Glenrothes to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Birmingham train from?

Glenrothes to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.

Train or bus from Glenrothes to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Birmingham is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 24m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Glenrothes to Birmingham bus arrive?

Glenrothes to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.

Where does the Glenrothes to Birmingham train arrive?

Glenrothes to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Glenrothes to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to Birmingham is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Glenrothes to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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Glenrothes to Birmingham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Glenrothes to Birmingham by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain
3h 39m
£38–110
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 24m
£114–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
9h 5m
£43–80
Drive 315.3 mi
1. Drive from Glenrothes to Birminghamcar 315.3 mi
5h 21m
£76–110
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 34m
£90–196
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
5h 54m
£68–166
Train
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
7h 32m
£204–285
Train #2
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 33m
£136–299

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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Distance: 290.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Glenrothes, Scotland and Birmingham, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Wolverhampton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Newhall Street via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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