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Compare coach and train for London to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Birmingham 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 1h 56m. 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 £11.
Distance: 163 km
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£26 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Birmingham from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from London to Birmingham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information About the Journey from London to Birmingham
London to Birmingham is a busy and popular route, with numerous trains and buses departing throughout the day, including high-speed trains as well as slower, more scenic routes.
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FAQs: London to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Birmingham.
There are 2 travel options from London to Birmingham: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Birmingham from London is a coach with an average price of £7.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Birmingham:
A coach is £8 less than a train with an average ticket price of £15 from London to Birmingham.
The fastest way to get to Birmingham from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 48 min.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes 2 h 20 min on average.
The distance between London and Birmingham is around 100 miles.
The average frequency per day from London to Birmingham is:
- Around 65 coaches per day.
- Around 26 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Birmingham from London as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Birmingham:
- Most travellers take a coach from London, Victoria Coach Station to Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Most travellers board their train from London Euston and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Birmingham:
- You can travel to Birmingham from London by coach with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or London Buses. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £7 with FlixBus from London to Birmingham.
- You can travel by train between London and Birmingham with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or CrossCountry, and you can find West Midlands Trains London to Birmingham tickets for £15 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 57 direct coaches a day to Birmingham with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus.
- You'll find 19 direct trains a day to Birmingham with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast or Chiltern Railways.
Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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