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from York to Birmingham

You can get from York to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from York to Birmingham on 25 Sep we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

14:25York4h35 19:00Birmingham, Coach Station
1 changes
£181One-way
Cheapest
14:25York4h35 19:00Birmingham, Coach Station
1 changes
£181One-way
Other options
15:25York4h35 20:00Birmingham, Coach Station
1 changes
£181One-way
13:25York4h35 18:00Birmingham, Coach Station
1 changes
£181One-way
10:25York4h35 15:00Birmingham, Coach Station
1 changes
£191One-way

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SNCF

COMPARE Prices for trains, buses and flights

Sat
25 Sep
£37Cross Country
£10Flixbus
Sun
26 Sep
£37Cross Country
£10Flixbus
Tue
28 Sep
£29Cross Country
£18National Express
Fri
1 Oct
£37Cross Country
£8Flixbus
Sat
2 Oct
£37Cross Country
£7Flixbus
Tue
5 Oct
£29Cross Country
£18National Express
Wed
6 Oct
£29Cross Country
£18National Express
Thu
7 Oct
£29Cross Country
£18National Express
Fri
8 Oct
£37Cross Country
£8Flixbus
Sat
9 Oct
£37Cross Country
£8Flixbus
Mon
11 Oct
Find prices
£18National Express
Wed
13 Oct
£29Cross Country
£18National Express
Thu
14 Oct
£29Cross Country
£9Flixbus

Travel Information to Birmingham from York

distanceDistance107 miles (172 km)
modeAvailable travel modesCoach or train
priceTicket price range£13 - £37
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £13 • 4 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • £37 • 1 h 51 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus or Cross Country

Travel 107 miles (172 km) by coach or train to Birmingham from York. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 51 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £13. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Flixbus or Cross Country among others. Travellers can even take a direct from York to Birmingham.

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FAQs
How do I travel to Birmingham from York?

There are 2 ways to travel from York to Birmingham including taking a coach or train.

What is the cheapest way from York to Birmingham?

The cheapest way from York to Birmingham is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £13 compared to other travel options to Birmingham:

A coach is generally £24 less than a train for the same journey. A train costs on average £37 from York to Birmingham.

What is the fastest way to get from York to Birmingham?

The quickest way to travel from York to Birmingham is by train, which takes on average 1 h 51 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 4 h 5 min.

What is the distance from York to Birmingham?

The York to Birmingham distance is approximately 107 miles (172 km).

How many services a day are there to Birmingham from York?

The average frequency per day from York to Birmingham is:

  • 16 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from York to Birmingham as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

Where do people depart from and arrive in when travelling from York to Birmingham?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from York to Birmingham:

  • Coaches most often depart from York at York, Train Station and arrive in Birmingham at Birmingham, Coach Station.
  • Trains most often depart from York at York and arrive in Birmingham at Birmingham New Street.
Which travel companies can get me from York to Birmingham?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from York to Birmingham:

  • You can travel between York and Birmingham by coach with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £13 with Flixbus from York to Birmingham.
  • You can travel by train to Birmingham from York with Cross Country, and you can find Cross Country York to Birmingham tickets for £37 on Omio.
Where should I go next after I travel from York to Birmingham?
Many of our customers who book a trip from York to Birmingham often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like London, Manchester or Glasgow. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your York and Birmingham itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Birmingham and any of these top destinations today!
When should I book a ticket between York and Birmingham online to score the best deals?

When planning your trip between York and Birmingham, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Coach tickets cost on average £13 one way.
  • Train tickets are costing on average £37 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from York to Birmingham online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

Stations

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

York
Birmingham
York
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York
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York Leeman Rd Coach Stop
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