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Compare bus and train for Bedford to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  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 Bedford to Birmingham:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Birmingham costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.51. The journey takes 2h 13m versus 1h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bedford to Birmingham
How to get from Bedford to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W88066 · Y808811:50 PM2h54Bedford St Johns (BSJ)4:44 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$101One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W88066 · Y808811:50 PM2h54Bedford St Johns (BSJ)4:44 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$101One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W88074 · W70363+
W334022:50 PM1h58Bedford St Johns (BSJ)4:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$591One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W88074 · Y808932:50 PM2h54Bedford St Johns (BSJ)5:44 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$101One-way1 transfer
- W88019 · Y808016:18 AM3h26Bedford St Johns (BSJ)9:44 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$201One-way1 transfer
- W88080 · Y809023:50 PM2h54Bedford St Johns (BSJ)6:44 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$221One-way1 transfer
- UCX5 · NX5412:15 PM2h35Bedford, Bus Station4:50 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$411One-way1 transfer
- UCX5 · NX5413:15 PM2h45Bedford, Bus Station6:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$411One-way1 transfer
- UCX5 · NX5414:15 PM2h50Bedford, Bus Station7:05 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Birmingham:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Birmingham costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
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