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

The cheapest way to get from London to Birmingham is to rideshare which costs £8 - £20 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £35 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between London and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Newhall Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between London and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Euston and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from London to Birmingham?

The distance between London and Birmingham is 113 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £35 - £95.

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

The train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Birmingham bus from?

London to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Birmingham train from?

London to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Birmingham?

The best way to get from London to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £55 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the London to Birmingham bus arrive?

London to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the London to Birmingham train arrive?

London to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from London to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Birmingham is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from London to Birmingham.

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

Book your London to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Birmingham?

Book your London to Birmingham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3326+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Can I share a ride from London to Birmingham?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Birmingham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Birmingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 17m
£35–95
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Birminghamrideshare 117.6 mi
2h 30m
£8–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2h 59m
£13–55
Train via Oxford
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain London Paddington - Oxford / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 35m
£63–109
Drive 117.4 mi
1. Drive from London to Birminghamcar 117.4 mi
2h 10m
£29–42

London to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 112.3 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Newhall Street hourly. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 2h 59m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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