How to get from Birmingham West Midlands to Appleton Thorn
3 ways, 106 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 31m | £18–193 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 3m | £11–15 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 3m | £170–240 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:06 → 10:522h 46m · 2 changesWest Midlands Trains WMR£18–68
- 08:06 → 09:391h 33m · directAvanti West Coast Avanti£74–138
- 08:28 → 10:021h 34m · directWest Midlands Trains LNR£103–170
- 08:37 → 10:181h 41m · 1 changeArriva Midlands 2£109–193
- 08:40 → 10:522h 12m · 3 changesNational Express West Midlands 95£18–68
- 08:58 → 10:371h 39m · directWest Midlands Trains LNR£93–168
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Birmingham West Midlands to Appleton Thorn?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 31m door to door. The straight-line distance is 106 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Birmingham West Midlands to Appleton Thorn?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £11. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Birmingham West Midlands to Appleton Thorn?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 4 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 31m. Fares run £18–193 across classes.
- How far is Appleton Thorn from Birmingham West Midlands by road?
- About 121 km, roughly 2h 3m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £11–15; tolls and parking are extra.