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How to get fromLondon to Birminghamby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from London to Birmingham by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly London International Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane YXU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    14h 23m
    £342–1,275

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane YYZ - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    12h 42m
    £237–643

  3. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane YYZ - BHX
    12h 59m
    £247–467

  4. Fly London International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane YXU - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    13h 45m
    £448–1,625

  5. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane YYZ - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    13h 19m
    £283–743

  6. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane YYZ - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    13h 16m
    £265–703

  7. Fly London International Airport to Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane YXU - BHX
    13h 40m
    £322–1,209

London International Airport (YXU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration14h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£317Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,607 mi
  • Duration: 14h 23m

What companies run services between London, ON, Canada and Birmingham, England?

Air Canada, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 5 times a day.

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