What is the cheapest way to get from London to Birkdale?

The cheapest way to get from London to Birkdale is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Birkdale?

The fastest way to get from London to Birkdale is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between London and Birkdale?

No, there is no direct bus from London station to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Stratford City Bus Station and arriving at The Turnstone via Market Gates. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between London and Birkdale?

No, there is no direct train from London to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from London Liverpool Street and arriving at Lowestoft via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from London to Birkdale?

The distance between London and Birkdale is 145 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.

How do I travel from London to Birkdale without a car?

The best way to get from London to Birkdale without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from London to Birkdale?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from London to Birkdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Birkdale bus from?

London to Birkdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Stratford City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the London to Birkdale train from?

London to Birkdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Liverpool Street station.

Train or bus from London to Birkdale?

The best way to get from London to Birkdale is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the London to Birkdale bus arrive?

London to Birkdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Market Gates station.

Where does the London to Birkdale train arrive?

London to Birkdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Norwich station.

Can I drive from London to Birkdale?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Birkdale is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from London to Birkdale.

Where can I stay near Birkdale?

There are 1769+ hotels available in Birkdale.

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Birkdale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Norwichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich
2. Take the train from Norwich to Lowestofttrain Norwich - Lowestoft / ...
3h 44m
£67–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Market Gatesbus 491
4h 45m
£27–68
Drive 122 mi
1. Drive from London to Birkdalecar 122 mi
2h 49m
£30–43
Train via Ipswich
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
3h 52m
£57–108
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain Stansted Express
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Market Gatesbus 727
6h 6m
£44–81

London to Birkdale by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 144.2 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between London, England and Birkdale, Norfolk, England?

You can take a train from London Liverpool Street to The Turnstone via Norwich, Lowestoft, and Bus Station in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Market Gates 6 times a week. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h.

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