How to travel from Birmingham to Dewsbury

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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Dewsbury

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Dewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. 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 $30, while a train costs an average of $87.

Distance: 84 miles (136 km)

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Driving

$87

Average price

$30

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Cheapest

$49

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 8m

Average total duration

3h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 2m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Dewsbury is a bus with an average price of $30.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Dewsbury:

A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Dewsbury costing on average $87.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Dewsbury is by train with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Dewsbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Dewsbury including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Dewsbury among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-37.66. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Birmingham to Dewsbury

How to get from Birmingham to Dewsbury by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Dewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 PM3h25
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    7:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 PM3h25
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    7:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG66987+Transpennine ExpressG16071
    8:03 AM2h22
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    10:25 AMDewsbury station (DEW)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01055+Transpennine ExpressG16067
    7:03 AM2h22
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    9:25 AMDewsbury station (DEW)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG01062+Transpennine ExpressG15812
    10:03 AM2h22
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    12:25 PMDewsbury station (DEW)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG66982+Transpennine ExpressG15825
    6:03 AM2h22
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    8:25 AMDewsbury station (DEW)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:15 PM3h30
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    5:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:15 PM3h30
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    4:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 AM2h25
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    1:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Dewsbury

Travel to Dewsbury 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 Birmingham to Dewsbury.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Dewsbury including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Dewsbury is a bus with an average price of $30.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Dewsbury:

A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Dewsbury costing on average $87.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Dewsbury is by train with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Dewsbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 8m.

The distance from Birmingham to Dewsbury is approximately 84 miles (136 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Dewsbury is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Dewsbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Dewsbury:
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Dewsbury station (DEW).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Dewsbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Dewsbury by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express to go to Dewsbury by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Dewsbury:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Dewsbury often also extend their vacation to go to Leeds, Huddersfield, Manchester Victoria (MCV), Manchester Airport (MIA), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dewsbury and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dewsbury to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Dewsbury, spending 1 to 2 days is generally sufficient to explore its key attractions and experience the local culture.
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