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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £115, while a flight costs an average of £414.
Distance: 985 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£414 Average Price | £115 Average Price Cheapest | £119 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 18m Average total duration 23h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.0 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Leipzig to Birmingham:
A coach is £298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Birmingham costing on average £414.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 24h 18m.
You'll arrive about 10h 49m sooner (3h 5m by flight vs 13h 54m by car). Tickets start at around £414 compared to roughly £119 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 Leipzig by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Birmingham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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 Leipzig to Birmingham:
A coach is £298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Birmingham costing on average £414.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 24h 18m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Birmingham as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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