How to Travel from

Birmingham to Kensington

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Birmingham Kensington

Cheapest

By car (183 km)

2 h 7 min

183 km.

from $10

Other

Rideshare

2 h 7 min

183 km.

from $6.96

Train via Oxford

2 h 24 min

158 km.

from $144.02

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Digbeth to Earl's

Ave. Duration:

2h 35m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$22.78–$32.91

Transport UK

Phone:

+44 20 7788 8550

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

transportukbus.com/

Bus from Marylebone Station to The

Ave. Duration:

31 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 19m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$62.02–$177.21

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Oxford to London

Ave. Duration:

53 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$44.30–$101.26

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Digbeth to Earl's

Ave. Duration:

1h 58m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$34.18–$49.37

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 17m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Oxford

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$58.23–$139.24

Chiltern Railways

Phone:

+44 345 600 5165

Website:

chilternrailways.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham Moor Street to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 58m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$88.60–$126.58

What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Kensington?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Kensington is to bus which costs $19.57 - $28.26 and takes 1h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Kensington?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Kensington is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $54.35 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Digbeth and arriving at Earl's Court Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Kensington?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Kensington station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Notting Hill Gate station via Euston station and Oxford Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Kensington?

The distance between Birmingham and Kensington is 187 km. The road distance is 189.1 km.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Kensington without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Kensington without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $54.35 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Kensington?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Birmingham to Kensington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Kensington bus from?

Birmingham to Kensington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Digbeth station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Kensington train from?

Birmingham to Kensington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Kensington?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Kensington is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $54.35 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19.57 - $28.26 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Birmingham to Kensington bus arrive?

Birmingham to Kensington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Earl's Court Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Kensington train arrive?

Birmingham to Kensington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxford station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Kensington?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Kensington is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Birmingham to Kensington.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Kensington?

Book your Birmingham to Kensington train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Kensington?

Book your Birmingham to Kensington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kensington?

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Four ways to Travel from Birmingham to Kensington

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Transport UK

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

First Great Western Service

National Express

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

Chiltern Railways

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Kensington?

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Kensington?

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Kensington?

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Kensington?

How far is it from Birmingham to Kensington?

How do I travel from Birmingham to Kensington without a car?

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Kensington?

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Kensington bus from?

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Kensington train from?

Train or bus from Birmingham to Kensington?

Where does the Birmingham to Kensington bus arrive?

Where does the Birmingham to Kensington train arrive?

Can I drive from Birmingham to Kensington?

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Kensington?

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Kensington?

Where can I stay near Kensington?