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

The cheapest way to get from Tameside to Birmingham is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tameside to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Tameside and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Tameside to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Timperley Road and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Tameside and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Tameside to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Tameside to Birmingham?

The distance between Tameside and Birmingham is 87 miles. The road distance is 85.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tameside to Birmingham without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 21m and costs £12 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Tameside to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tameside to Birmingham bus from?

Tameside to Birmingham bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Timperley Road station.

Where do I catch the Tameside to Birmingham train from?

Tameside to Birmingham train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Ashton-under-Lyne station.

Where does the Tameside to Birmingham bus arrive?

Tameside to Birmingham bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Tameside to Birmingham train arrive?

Tameside to Birmingham train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Tameside to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Tameside to Birmingham is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Tameside to Birmingham.

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

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Tameside to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 231 bus

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

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Ashton-under-Lyne to Piccadillytram Blue Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Banbury / ...
2h 21m
£13–68
Line 231 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Timperley Road to Piccadilly Gardensbus 231
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3h 39m
Drive 85.1 mi
1. Drive from Tameside to Birminghamcar 85.1 mi
1h 47m
£21–31
Line 231 bus, bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
1. Take the bus from Hurst Cross to Piccadilly Gardensbus 231
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk076 / ...
4h 34m

Tameside to Birmingham by tram and train

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.8 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Timperley Road to Birmingham Coach Station via Piccadilly Gardens and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 3h 39m.

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