What is the cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Birtley?

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Birtley is to bus which costs £3 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Birtley?

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Birtley is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Birtley?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Birtley station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Durham Road-Fire Station via Eldon Square Bus Station Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Birtley?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Birtley is 46 miles. The road distance is 31.6 miles.

How do I travel from Middlesbrough to Birtley without a car?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Birtley without a car is to bus and line 21 bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £7 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Middlesbrough to Birtley?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Middlesbrough to Birtley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Birtley bus from?

Middlesbrough to Birtley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Birtley?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Birtley is to bus and line 21 bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £7 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £25 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Birtley bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Birtley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Birtley?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Birtley is 32 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Middlesbrough to Birtley.

Where can I stay near Birtley?

There are 1958+ hotels available in Birtley.

Middlesbrough to Birtley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 21 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Birtley by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 21 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to John Dobson StreetUk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand G to Durham Road-Fire Station21 / ...
1h 35m
£8–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 19 to Gateshead InterchangeX10
2h 1m
£2
Train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to NewcastleNunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Newgate Street to Durham Road-Fire Station21 / ...
2h 5m
£10–24
Drive 31.4 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Birtley31.4 mi
39 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Middlesbrough to Birtley31.4 mi
39 min
£65–80
Train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to MetrocentreMiddlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2h 33m
£8–25

Middlesbrough to Birtley by bus and foot

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45.7 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Birtley, Gateshead, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Durham Road-Fire Station via John Dobson Street and Eldon Square Bus Station Stand G in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Middlesbrough to Metrocentre hourly. Tickets cost £8–25 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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