Birmingham to York by car: Distance, drive time & best stops
The distance from Birmingham to York by car is 135 miles, with a driving time of 2h37m. The best road trip stops on the Birmingham to York drive are Conkers, Nottingham and Cusworth Hall.
Planning a Birmingham to York road trip itinerary
The Birmingham to York drive takes you from the biggest city in the English Midlands to the historical capital of the north.
Top Birmingham experiences include historic gangs walking tours that lean heavily on Peaky Blinders, public art tours, learning new skills at the Bear Grylls Adventure and exploring the Jewellery Quarter.
The historic walled city of York is one of the best places in Britain for visitors. Top York experiences include ghost walks, history-based walking tours, hop-on, hop-off bus tickets and chocolate bar-making workshops. For attractions, try the York Dungeon, York Cocoa Works and the Jorvik Viking Centre.
Visitors planning to cram a lot in may be better off investing in a York City Pass, which covers entry to more than 25 attractions.
Birmingham to York distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Birmingham to York is 135 miles. That makes for a driving time of around two hours and 37 minutes. The quickest route goes via the M42, M1, M18, A1(M) and A64.
The best stops to add to a Birmingham to York road trip itinerary are Conkers, Nottingham and Cusworth Hall.
Birmingham to York road trip attractions: Conkers
Conkers near Ashby-de-la-Zouch is part of the National Forest, and is a great favourite of outdoorsy kids. Along with the adventure play areas, there’s a fairy labyrinth, an activity trail, a splash park and a barefoot walk. The latter is all about getting the feel for different surfaces, whether mud, rocks, grass or soil. There’s also a ropes course with zipline.
Best stops between Birmingham and York: Nottingham
Nottingham unashamedly plays on its Robin Hood heritage, but it does have a couple of good attractions. The City of Caves heads into a network of man-made caves that have been used as leather tanneries, pubs and air raid shelters.
The National Justice Museum is inside an old courthouse and prison complex, and explores the world of crime and punishment. The section on convict transportation to Australia is a fascinating.
Other top Nottingham experiences include a guided Victorian architecture walk and a Robin Hood-themed treasure hunt.
Birmingham to York drive: Cusworth Hall Museum and Park
Cusworth Hall near Doncaster is a Grade I listed building, built between 1740 and 1744. It is now home to a social history museum, but visitors can still head into the Great Kitchen where massive feasts were prepared. It’s also worth checking out the ceiling paintings in the chapel.
Otherwise, you can just enjoy the walking paths that lace through the grounds and the children’s play areas.
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