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

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to York is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to York is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and York?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to York. However, there are services departing from Blue Gates and arriving at Micklegate via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and York?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to York. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at York via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from West Midlands to York?

The distance between West Midlands and York is 130 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Midlands to York without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from West Midlands to York, including transfers.

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

West Midlands to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

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

West Midlands to York train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to York?

The best way to get from West Midlands to York is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the West Midlands to York bus arrive?

West Midlands to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the West Midlands to York train arrive?

West Midlands to York train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to York?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to York is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from West Midlands to York.

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

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Where can I stay near York?

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West Midlands to York - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from West Midlands to York by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 27m
£66–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
5h 41m
£17–27
Drive 123.1 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Yorkcar 123.1 mi
2h 24m
£30–44
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
5h 48m
£25–56

West Midlands to York by train

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Distance: 129.4 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to York hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Gates to Micklegate via Colmore Row, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 41m.

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