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4.6Travel Information to London from Birmingham
 Distance | 100 miles (162 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $7 - $14 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $7 (€6) • 2 h 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $14 (€13) • 1 h 48 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or West Midlands Trains |
Travel 100 miles (162 km) by train or bus from Birmingham to London. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or West Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to London.
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How to get from Birmingham to London by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Birmingham to London
Travelers in the UK wishing to reach London from Birmingham in the fastest time will find that taking the train is the best option. Direct trains between the two cities depart every hour and take just 1.5 hours to reach London Euston Station in Central London. National Express buses also offer a fast and direct method of transport to reach London, as buses operate all through the day and take about 2.5 hours to reach London Victoria Coach Station. National Express buses also offer the convenience of carrying passengers between two central locations in the two cities, Digbeth Coach Station in Birmingham and Victoria Coach Station in London.
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Birmingham to London Travel Comparison
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€7 |
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€32 |
1:22 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Birmingham to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to London
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to London with next-day bus tickets starting from €5. National Express buses that travel from Birmingham to London depart from Birmingham coach station and arrive at London Victoria coach station after approximately 2:35 hours of travel time. Approximately 50 buses travel from Birmingham to London every day with the first departing Birmingham at 3:00 a.m.
Fastest way to travel from Birmingham to London
The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to London is by taking a flight. A Birmingham to London flight usually requires only an hour of flight time; however, when transport to and from the Birmingham and London airports are taken into consideration, the journey will take approximately 5 hours. Flights traveling from Birmingham to London depart from Manchester airport and arrive at either London's Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, or City airport. British Airways offer approximately 7 direct flights to London every day.
Most popular way to travel from Birmingham to London
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Birmingham to London. Taking the train is at least an hour faster than taking the bus and approximately 3.5 hours faster than flying when travel to and from Birmingham and London's airports is considered. Trains traveling from Birmingham to London depart from either Moor Street or New Street train station and arrive at either London's Marylebone or Euston train station after approximately 1:22 hours of travel time. Train companies that travel from Birmingham to London include Virgin Trains and Chiltern Railways. Approximately 10 trains travel from Birmingham to London every day.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to London
Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to London.
There are 2 ways to get from Birmingham to London: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to London from Birmingham is by taking a bus, which costs on average $7 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Birmingham to London:
Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€13) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to London from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 48 min.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes 2 h 25 min on average.
London is approximately 100 miles (162 km) away from Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to London is:
- 66 buses per day.
- 26 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Birmingham to London as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to London:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Most travelers catch their train from Birmingham New Street and arrive in London Euston.
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to London:
- National Express, Megabus or FlixBus can take you to London by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Birmingham to London for $7 (€6).
- West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or CrossCountry can get you to London by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with West Midlands Trains from Birmingham to London for $14 (€13) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to London with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus 57 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast or Chiltern Railways with 21 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Birmingham and London.
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