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

The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Birmingham is to line 104 bus and bus which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harwich to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Harwich and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Mayflower Avenue and arriving at Newhall Street via Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Harwich and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Manningtree, Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Harwich to Birmingham?

The distance between Harwich and Birmingham is 187 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harwich to Birmingham without a car is to train via Manningtree which takes 3h 19m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Harwich to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Birmingham bus from?

Harwich to Birmingham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Mayflower Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Birmingham train from?

Harwich to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.

Train or bus from Harwich to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Harwich to Birmingham is to train via Manningtree which takes 3h 19m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus and bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Harwich to Birmingham bus arrive?

Harwich to Birmingham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Stanwell Street station.

Where does the Harwich to Birmingham train arrive?

Harwich to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Harwich to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Harwich to Birmingham is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Harwich to Birmingham.

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

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Harwich to Birmingham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 104 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train via Manningtree
best
1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 19m
£70–169
Line 104 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus 104
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus 717
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
4. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Newhall Streetbus
7h 42m
£29–60
Drive 160.4 mi
1. Drive from Harwich to Birminghamcar 160.4 mi
3h 8m
£39–57
Train
1. Take the train from Thorpe-le-Soken to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
5h 21m
£94–189
Line 104 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus 104
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
7h 18m
£92–139

Harwich to Birmingham by train, foot, and subway

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.6 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Birmingham New Street via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Newhall Street via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 7h 42m.

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