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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £458.
Distance: 460 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£458 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £91 Average Price | £74 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 7m Average total duration 14h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Birmingham:
A train is £67 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Amsterdam to Birmingham costing on average £91.
A train is £434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Birmingham costing on average £458.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Coach takes on average 15h 7m.
You'll arrive about 4h 40m sooner (3h 41m by flight vs 8h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £458 compared to roughly £74 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Birmingham from Amsterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Birmingham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Birmingham are London, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol and Oxford. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Birmingham on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.
Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.
Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Birmingham:
A train is £67 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Amsterdam to Birmingham costing on average £91.
A train is £434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Birmingham costing on average £458.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Coach takes on average 15h 7m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Birmingham as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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