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How to get fromThe Scottish Borders to Birminghamby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from The Scottish Borders to Birmingham by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    5h 49m
    £78–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    8h 18m
    £48–112

  3. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus
    7h 26m
    £65–111

  4. Drive 250 mi

    1. Drive from The Scottish Borders to Birminghamcar car 250 mi
    4h 20m
    £61–88

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3h 56m
    £56–138

  6. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4h 50m
    £53–168

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 51m
    £108–224

The Scottish Borders to Birmingham by bus and train

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between The Scottish Borders, Scotland and Birmingham, England?

You can take a bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Birmingham Coach Station via Halston Hotel and Bus Station in around 8h 18m.

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