What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to London?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to London is to bus which costs £7 - £22 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to London?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to London is to train via Birmingham New Street which takes 1h 40m and costs £11 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and London?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to London. However, there are services departing from Blue Gates and arriving at London Victoria via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level and arriving at London Marylebone. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from West Midlands to London?

The distance between West Midlands and London is 116 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to London without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to London without a car is to train via Birmingham New Street which takes 1h 40m and costs £11 - £65.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to London?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from West Midlands to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to London bus from?

West Midlands to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to London train from?

West Midlands to London train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to London?

The best way to get from West Midlands to London is to train via Birmingham New Street which takes 1h 40m and costs £11 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £22 and takes 4h.

Where does the West Midlands to London bus arrive?

West Midlands to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the West Midlands to London train arrive?

West Midlands to London train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to London?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to London is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from West Midlands to London.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to London?

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West Midlands to London - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from West Midlands to London by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham New Street
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London EustonBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
1h 40m
£11–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to London VictoriaUk020 / ...
4h
£7–22
Drive 119.8 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to London119.8 mi
2h 12m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level to London MaryleboneStourbridge Junction - London Marylebone
2h 10m
£28–100
Train via Milton Keynes
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to BletchleyBirmingham New Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from Bletchley to London EustonMilton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
3h 23m
£19–60

West Midlands to London by train

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Distance: 115.7 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–60 and the journey takes 1h 19m. West Midlands Trains also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall St to London Victoria every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–19 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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