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How to get fromWest Midlands to Yorkby train, bus, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    2h 27m
    £56–88
  2. Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    5h 39m
    £17–25
  3. Drive  123.1 mi

    1. Drive from West Midlands to Yorkcar car 123.1 mi
    2h 23m
    £31–45
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    5h 47m
    £20–32

West Midlands to York by train

Calendar177Weekly Trains
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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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 £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Gates to Micklegate via Albert Street, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 39m.

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