How to get from Birmingham West Midlands to Westhoughton
3 ways, 126 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, 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 47m | £79–200 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 37m | £13–17 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 37m | £205–290 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:06 → 09:551h 49m · directAvanti West Coast Avanti£79–153
- 08:24 → 10:262h 2m · 1 changeCrossCountry CrossCountry£112–200
- 08:28 → 10:382h 10m · 1 changeWest Midlands Trains LNR£112–200
- 09:07 → 10:541h 47m · directAvanti West Coast Avanti£79–153
- 09:24 → 11:262h 2m · 1 changeCrossCountry CrossCountry£112–200
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 Westhoughton?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 47m door to door. The straight-line distance is 126 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Birmingham West Midlands to Westhoughton?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £13. 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 Westhoughton?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 47m. Fares run £79–200 across classes.
- How far is Westhoughton from Birmingham West Midlands by road?
- About 145 km, roughly 2h 37m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £13–17; tolls and parking are extra.