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

The cheapest way to get from London to Birtley is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Birtley is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £90 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London and Birtley?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Birtley station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Durham Road-Fire Station via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between London and Birtley?

No, there is no direct train from London to Birtley. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Gateshead via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from London to Birtley?

The distance between London and Birtley is 274 miles. The road distance is 269.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Birtley without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £90 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from London to Birtley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Birtley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Birtley train from?

London to Birtley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Birtley?

The best way to get from London to Birtley is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £90 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the London to Birtley bus arrive?

London to Birtley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the London to Birtley train arrive?

London to Birtley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from London to Birtley?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Birtley is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from London to Birtley.

Where can I stay near Birtley?

There are 1927+ hotels available in Birtley.

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There are 8 ways to get from London to Birtley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 7m
£93–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
6h 54m
£30–50
Drive 268.2 mi
1. Drive from London to Birtleycar 268.2 mi
4h 42m
£67–97
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, line 21 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Durham Road-Fire Stationbus
3h 18m
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
7h 47m
£45–80
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 14m
£105–262
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 27m
£116–392
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 18m
£110–371

London to Birtley by train, subway, and bus

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3h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.8 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between London, England and Birtley, Gateshead, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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