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Compare train and bus for Basingstoke to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 from Basingstoke to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basingstoke to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Birmingham:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Birmingham costing on average $41 (€32).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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