What is the cheapest way to get from Great Barr to Howden?

The cheapest way to get from Great Barr to Howden is to bus and train which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Barr to Howden?

The fastest way to get from Great Barr to Howden is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Great Barr and Howden?

No, there is no direct train from Great Barr to Howden. However, there are services departing from Hamstead (Birmingham) and arriving at Howden via Birmingham New Street and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Great Barr to Howden?

The distance between Great Barr and Howden is 127 miles. The road distance is 104.8 miles.

How do I travel from Great Barr to Howden without a car?

The best way to get from Great Barr to Howden without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Great Barr to Howden?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Great Barr to Howden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Barr to Howden train from?

Great Barr to Howden train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Great Barr to Howden?

The best way to get from Great Barr to Howden is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Great Barr to Howden train arrive?

Great Barr to Howden train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Great Barr to Howden?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Barr to Howden is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Great Barr to Howden.

How do I get a train ticket from Great Barr to Howden?

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Where can I stay near Howden?

There are 423+ hotels available in Howden.

Great Barr to Howden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 16 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Great Barr to Howden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Howdentrain London Kings Cross - Hull / ...
4h 10m
£55–90
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Gooletrain Sheffield - Scarborough / ...
5h 50m
£23–43
Drive 104.1 mi
1. Drive from Great Barr to Howdencar 104.1 mi
1h 50m
£26–38
Line 16 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bromford Walk to Smallbrook Queenswaybus 16
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gooletrain
4h 36m
£57–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 152
6h 5m
£28–63

Great Barr to Howden by train

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Distance: 126.1 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Great Barr, Sandwell, England and Howden, England?

You can take a train from Hamstead (Birmingham) to Howden via Birmingham New Street and Doncaster in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 once daily. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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