What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Birmingham is to train which costs £1 - £3 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Birmingham is to train which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £3.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Regent Street and arriving at Nelson Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from The Hawthorns and arriving at Birmingham Snow Hill. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from West Midlands to Birmingham?

The distance between West Midlands and Birmingham is 3 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Birmingham?

The train from The Hawthorns to Birmingham Snow Hill takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Birmingham bus from?

West Midlands to Birmingham bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Regent Street station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Birmingham train from?

West Midlands to Birmingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from The Hawthorns station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Birmingham?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Birmingham is to train which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can line 87 bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 23 min.

Where does the West Midlands to Birmingham bus arrive?

West Midlands to Birmingham bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Nelson Street station.

Where does the West Midlands to Birmingham train arrive?

West Midlands to Birmingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham Snow Hill station.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Birmingham?

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West Midlands to Birmingham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 87 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from West Midlands to Birmingham by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from The Hawthorns to Birmingham Snow Hilltrain Worcester Foregate Street - Dorridge / ...
8 min
£1–3
Line 87 bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Street to Nelson Streetbus 87
23 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Midlands to Birminghamtaxi 3.8 mi
8 min
£11–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from West Midlands to Birminghamwalk 3.6 mi
1h 10m
Tram
1. Take the tram from The Hawthorns to St Chad'stram Metro
10 min

West Midlands to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 3.2 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Birmingham, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from The Hawthorns to Birmingham Snow Hill every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, NX West Midlands operates a bus from Regent Street to Nelson Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 23 min.

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