How to get to Birmingham from Kingston upon Thames

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Compare coach and train for Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a flight costs an average of £452.

Distance: 162 km

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Compare ways to travel from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham

Compare the available ways to get from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £10.

This is compared to other travel options from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham:

A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham costing on average £73.

A coach is £443 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham costing on average £452.

The fastest way to travel from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 13m.

Flight takes on average 5h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kingston upon Thames and Birmingham including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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How to get to Birmingham from Kingston upon Thames by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Kingston upon Thames and Birmingham including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £10.

This is compared to other travel options from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham:

A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham costing on average £73.

A coach is £443 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham costing on average £452.

The fastest way to travel from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 13m.

Flight takes on average 5h 10m.

The Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham distance is approximately 162 km.
The average frequency per day from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham is:
  • Around 62 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham:
  • Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kingston (KNG) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Birmingham by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham:
  • 62 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
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.

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