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

The cheapest way to get from London to Birstall is to bus which costs £13 - £50 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Birstall is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between London and Birstall?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Birstall. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Greengate Lane via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between London and Birstall?

No, there is no direct train from London to Birstall. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Leicester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from London to Birstall?

The distance between London and Birstall is 103 miles. The road distance is 104.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Birstall without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £65 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from London to Birstall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Birstall bus from?

London to Birstall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Birstall train from?

London to Birstall train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Birstall?

The best way to get from London to Birstall is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £65 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £50 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the London to Birstall bus arrive?

London to Birstall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the London to Birstall train arrive?

London to Birstall train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from London to Birstall?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Birstall is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from London to Birstall.

Where can I stay near Birstall?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Birstall.

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There are 3 ways to get from London to Birstall by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
1h 12m
£65–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
3h 15m
£13–49
Drive 104.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Birstallcar 104.1 mi
2h 1m
£26–37

London to Birstall by bus

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Distance: 102.6 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between London, England and Birstall, Leicestershire, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 3h. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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