There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain) by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the taxi from Windermere to Lake District (Mountain)taxi
4h 8m£112–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
6h 9m£35–54Drive 184 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain)car 184 mi
3h 24m£46–66Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 15m£66–99Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 32m£64–109
Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain) is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain) is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Lake District (Mountain). However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at National Trust car park via Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain). However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Birmingham and Lake District (Mountain) is 183 miles. The road distance is 185 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain) without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 8m and costs £110 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain), including transfers.
Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain) is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Lake District (Mountain), England?
National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
Ace Taxi Windermere
- Phone
- +44 1539 445 445
- Website
- acetaxiwindermere.co.uk
G Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1539 447 170
South Cumbria Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7835 505 697
- Website
- bowness-taxis.co.uk
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Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain) is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Birmingham to Lake District (Mountain).
There are 1755+ hotels available in Lake District (Mountain).