What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham is to bus which costs £14 - £24 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington Olympia and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington Olympia station to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Hammersmith Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Kensington Olympia and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Kensington (Olympia) and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Watford Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham?

The distance between Kensington Olympia and Birmingham is 110 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.

How do I travel from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kensington Olympia to Birmingham bus from?

Kensington Olympia to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kensington Olympia to Birmingham train from?

Kensington Olympia to Birmingham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Kensington (Olympia) station.

Train or bus from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Kensington Olympia to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kensington Olympia to Birmingham train arrive?

Kensington Olympia to Birmingham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Watford Junction station.

Can I drive from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington Olympia to Birmingham is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kensington Olympia to Birmingham?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kensington (Olympia) to Watford Junctiontrain East Croydon - Watford Junction / ...
2. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 20m
£38–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
4h 6m
£15–24
Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3h 39m
£21–55
Drive 114 mi
1. Drive from Kensington Olympia to Birminghamcar 114 mi
2h 10m
£28–40
Line 27 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kensington to Marylebone Stationbus 27 / ...
2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
3h 4m
£52–87

Kensington Olympia to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 109.7 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Kensington Olympia, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Kensington (Olympia) to Birmingham New Street via Watford Junction in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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