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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Florence
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $172 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $172, while a train costs an average of $586.
Distance: 851 miles (1371 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$216 Average price | $172 Average price Cheapest | $586 Average price | $352 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 30h 15m Average total duration 29h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 24m Average total duration 20h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.1 - 8.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Florence:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Florence costing on average $216 (€175).
A bus is $414 (€335) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Florence costing on average $586 (€475).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 21h 24m.
Bus takes on average 30h 15m.
You'll arrive about 15h 15m sooner (3h 7m by flight vs 18h 22m by car) and save roughly $135 (€109) compared to fuel and tolls ($216 (€175) vs $352 (€285)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Florence
How to get from Birmingham to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM35h30Birmingham3:30 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$1231One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM35h30Birmingham3:30 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$1231One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM35h15Birmingham4:35 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$1351One-way3 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM37h10Birmingham10:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$1391One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM39h15Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway10:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$1461One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM43h00Birmingham11:00 PMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo$1501One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Florence:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Florence costing on average $216 (€175).
A bus is $414 (€335) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Florence costing on average $586 (€475).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 21h 24m.
Bus takes on average 30h 15m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti to go to Florence by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Florence by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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