How to get to Birmingham from Harpenden

There are 2 options to travel between Harpenden and Birmingham including taking a train and coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Harpenden to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £35.

This is compared to other travel options from Harpenden to Birmingham:

A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harpenden to Birmingham costing on average £53.

The fastest way to travel from Harpenden to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 31m.

The Harpenden to Birmingham distance is approximately 129 km.

The average frequency per day from Harpenden to Birmingham is:

• Around 22 coaches per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harpenden and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Harpenden to Birmingham:

• Trains mostly depart from Harpenden station (HPD) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
• Coaches mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Harpenden to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Birmingham by train.
• Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by coach.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Harpenden to Birmingham:

• 9 direct coaches per day with National Express.

Omio customers who travel from Harpenden to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Harpenden to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.

To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.