There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
3h 54m£94–145Bus via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
cheapest- Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk078
7h 17m£23–35Bus
- Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
6h 41m£30–50Drive 194.7 mi
- Drive from Washington to Birminghamcar 194.7 mi
3h 19m£49–70Bus to Newcastle, fly to Birmingham Airport
- Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
4h 9mBus to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 16mBus to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 29mTrain to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
5h 4m£74–206
Washington to Birmingham by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Birmingham is to bus via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Teal Farm and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Heworth and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Washington and Birmingham is 215 miles. The road distance is 195.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Washington to Birmingham, including transfers.
Washington to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.
Washington to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Washington to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 41m.
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 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
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- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Washington to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Birmingham is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Washington to Birmingham.
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