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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Birmingham is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Scunthorpe and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Scunthorpe and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Birmingham?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Birmingham is 117 miles. The road distance is 112.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £55 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Scunthorpe to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Birmingham bus from?

Scunthorpe to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Birmingham train from?

Scunthorpe to Birmingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scunthorpe station.

Train or bus from Scunthorpe to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Birmingham bus arrive?

Scunthorpe to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Birmingham train arrive?

Scunthorpe to Birmingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Scunthorpe to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Scunthorpe to Birmingham is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Scunthorpe to Birmingham.

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

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Scunthorpe to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Scunthorpe to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 30m
£55–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 152
3h 35m
£23–55
Drive 111.4 mi
1. Drive from Scunthorpe to Birminghamcar 111.4 mi
2h 1m
£28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Meadowhalltrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
3h 38m
£24–44

Scunthorpe to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 116.4 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Birmingham New Street via Sheffield in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £23–55 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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