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Compare bus, train, and flight for Birmingham to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $105, while a train costs an average of $401.
Distance: 282 miles (455 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $401 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 45m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration Fastest 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Antwerp:
A bus is $139 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Antwerp costing on average $243 (€196).
A bus is $296 (€239) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Antwerp costing on average $401 (€324).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€85) compared to roughly $88 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.91 (€-13.66). The journey takes 12h 15m versus 6h 42m 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 Birmingham to Antwerp
How to get from Birmingham to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM13h10Birmingham5:40 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$541One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM13h10Birmingham5:40 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW93318:05 AM1h20Birmingham International Airport10:25 AMDusseldorf Airport$911One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM14h30Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway5:40 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$561One-way1 transfer
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93766:45 AM10h45Birmingham International Airport6:30 PMAntwerp-Central$1111One-way1 transfer- 9376+U278448:00 AM9h30Birmingham International Airport6:30 PMAntwerp-Central$1291One-way1 transfer
KL1040 · KL17995:55 AM4h55Birmingham International Airport11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport$1411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Antwerp:
A bus is $139 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Antwerp costing on average $243 (€196).
A bus is $296 (€239) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Antwerp costing on average $401 (€324).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Antwerp as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Antwerp by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Antwerp by train.
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