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Compare train and coach for Birmingham to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 163 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£26 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to London from Birmingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to London is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus19:002h25Birmingham21:25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£101One-way0 changes
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- FlixBus19:002h25Birmingham21:25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£101One-way0 changes
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W3404519:471h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)21:06London Euston (EUS)£301One-way0 changes
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L3802911:451h58Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)13:43London Marylebone (MYB)£201One-way0 changes- L3800112:451h58Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)14:43London Marylebone (MYB)£201One-way0 changes
- L3799813:451h58Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)15:43London Marylebone (MYB)£201One-way0 changes
- FlixBus16:552h35Birmingham19:30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£101One-way0 changes
- FlixBus15:302h35Birmingham18:05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£101One-way0 changes
- FlixBus17:402h35Birmingham20:15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£101One-way0 changes
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General Information About the Journey from Birmingham to London
The journey of around 200 kilometres from Birmingham to London can be completed between 1.5 - 2.5 hours by bus or train. The fastest travel option is generally the train, offered by Virgin Trains.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to London:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to London costing on average £26.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 29m.
- Around 69 coaches per day.
- Around 32 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and London as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Coaches mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, NX West Midlands to go to London by coach.
- 27 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains.
- 64 direct coaches per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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