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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Birmingham is to bus via Leeds which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Galleries Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham - Jennens Road via Sunderland Interchange and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Washington to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from South Hylton and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Washington to Birmingham?

The distance between Washington and Birmingham is 222 miles. The road distance is 195.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Washington to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Birmingham bus from?

Washington to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Birmingham train from?

Washington to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Washington to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Washington to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Washington to Birmingham bus arrive?

Washington to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Washington to Birmingham train arrive?

Washington to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Washington to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Birmingham is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Washington to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3322+ hotels available in Birmingham.

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 2m
£95–145
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk070 / ...
6h 45m
£24–43
Drive 194.7 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Birminghamcar 194.7 mi
3h 19m
£49–71
Bus to Newcastle, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
4h 44m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
6h 57m
£35–55
Bus to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 18m
Bus to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 31m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
5h 5m
£73–206

Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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Distance: 220.2 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galleries Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Interchange, Sunderland Interchange, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 6h 45m.

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