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How to get fromHarpenden to Birminghamby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Harpenden to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Harpenden to London St Pancras Intltrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 8m
    £43–107

  2. Line 737 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 737 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3h 17m
    £13–25

  3. Drive  91.4 mi

    1. Drive from Harpenden to Birminghamcar car 91.4 mi
    1h 32m
    £23–33

  4. Line 321 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Watford Junction stationbus bus 321
    2. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 55m
    £30–78

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    4h 2m
    £22–58

Harpenden to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar363Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Harpenden to Birmingham New Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Birmingham Coach Station via Luton Station Interchange and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 3h 17m.

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