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

The cheapest way to get from London to Birmingham is to rideshare which costs £8 - £20 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between London and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Coach Station station and arriving at Centenary Way. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between London and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Euston and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from London to Birmingham?

The distance between London and Birmingham is 113 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £40 - £120.

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

The train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Birmingham bus from?

London to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Victoria Coach Station.

Where do I catch the London to Birmingham train from?

London to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Birmingham?

The best way to get from London to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £30 and takes 3h.

Where does the London to Birmingham bus arrive?

London to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Centenary Way station.

Where does the London to Birmingham train arrive?

London to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from London to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Birmingham is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from London to Birmingham.

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

Book your London to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Birmingham?

Book your London to Birmingham bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3142+ hotels available in Birmingham. Prices start at £27 per night.

Can I share a ride from London to Birmingham?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Birmingham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Birmingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from London to Birmingham by train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New StreetLondon Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 17m
£40–120
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Birmingham117.5 mi
2h 30m
£8–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Coach Station to Centenary WayUk020 / ...
3h
£12–30
Train via Oxford
1. Take the train from London Paddington to OxfordLondon Paddington - Oxford / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 39m
£70–159
Drive 117.4 mi
1. Drive from London to Birmingham117.4 mi
2h 7m
£30–43

London to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 112.4 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–120 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Victoria Coach Station to Centenary Way every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route.

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