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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$87 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 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.
Other travel options to Dewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Dewsbury
How to get from Birmingham to Dewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Dewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:55 PM3h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:55 PM3h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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G160718:03 AM2h22Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:25 AMDewsbury station (DEW)$501One-way1 transfer
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G160677:03 AM2h22Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:25 AMDewsbury station (DEW)$501One-way1 transfer
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G1581210:03 AM2h22Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:25 PMDewsbury station (DEW)$561One-way1 transfer
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G158256:03 AM2h22Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:25 AMDewsbury station (DEW)$561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:15 PM3h30Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway5:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM3h30Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway4:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM2h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station$111One-way0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Dewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Dewsbury by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express to go to Dewsbury by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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