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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from London to Birmingham

Composite routes from London to Birmingham

Cheapest
2 h 9 min
Car
192 km.
from $10
Other
3 h
Bus
163 km.
from €15.22
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$62.02–$177.21

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Oxford
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.30–$101.26

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Oxford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Chiltern Railways

Phone:
+44 345 600 5165
Website:
chilternrailways.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$139.24
Train from London Marylebone to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from London to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.39–$30.38

Questions and Answers

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 $9.78 - $26.09 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 $53.26 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between London and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street. Services depart every 30 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 181 km. The road distance is 190.1 km.

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 $53.26 - $152.17 .

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 London Victoria 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 $53.26 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $39.13 and takes 3h.

Where does the London to Birmingham bus arrive?

London to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street 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 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m 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 2904+ hotels available in Birmingham. Prices start at $34.22 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.
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