The distance between Peak District National park and Birmingham is around 123km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Birmingham by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Birmingham → Peak District National park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Sheffield and then to Birmingham New Street.
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There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Birmingham by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).
The distance between Peak District National park and Birmingham is around 123km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (58 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Peak District National park and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Birmingham is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Birmingham. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Peak District National park and Birmingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peak District National park and Birmingham. We recommend that you drive to Birmingham. instead which will take 1h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Peak District National park and Birmingham. The distance is around 123km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £56($66) | hourly | 156km (97 miles) |
Train via Derby | 2h 45m | £57($67) | 4 times a week | 159km (99 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £22($26) | on demand | 123km (76 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
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