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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Tameside is to bus and line 231 bus which costs £10 - £16 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Tameside is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Tameside?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Tameside. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Tameside?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Tameside. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Tameside?

The distance between Birmingham and Tameside is 87 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Tameside without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 5m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Birmingham to Tameside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Tameside bus from?

Birmingham to Tameside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Tameside train from?

Birmingham to Tameside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Where does the Birmingham to Tameside bus arrive?

Birmingham to Tameside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Tameside train arrive?

Birmingham to Tameside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Tameside?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Tameside is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Birmingham to Tameside.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Tameside?

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Where can I stay near Tameside?

There are 3664+ hotels available in Tameside.

Birmingham to Tameside - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Tameside by train, tram, bus, or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Ashton-under-Lynetram Blue Line
2h 5m
£34–62
Bus, line 231 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to King's Roadbus 231
3h 51m
£10–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3h 9m
£19–42
Drive 85.4 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Tamesidecar 85.4 mi
1h 48m
£21–31

Birmingham to Tameside by train and tram

247Weekly Services

2h 5mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Tameside.

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Distance: 86.8 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

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

National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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