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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Birmingham is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Labour-in-Vain Road and arriving at Newhall Street via Stratford International Station, Baker Street Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Birmingham New Street via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Stansted to Birmingham?

The distance between Stansted and Birmingham is 145 miles. The road distance is 143.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Stansted to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Birmingham bus from?

Stansted to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Stratford International Station.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Stansted to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Stansted to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Stansted to Birmingham bus arrive?

Stansted to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Gloucester Place station.

Where does the Stansted to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stansted to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Birmingham is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Stansted to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3325+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Stansted to Birmingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 223 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 19m
£67–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stratford International Station to Gloucester Placebus N205
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Newhall Streetbus Uk030 / ...
5h 47m
£27–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 12m
£36–85
Drive 142.5 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Birminghamcar 142.5 mi
2h 51m
£35–51
Line 223 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 58m

Stansted to Birmingham by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 144.1 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Stansted, 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. West Midlands Trains also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Newhall Street via Barrack Row, Gravesend, Stratford International, Stratford International Station, Gloucester Place, Baker Street Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 5h 47m.

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