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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Great Yarmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €66, while a train costs an average of €68.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€68 Average price | €66 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Birmingham to Great Yarmouth:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Great Yarmouth costing on average €68.
Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Tickets start at around €68 compared to roughly €63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-4.89. The journey takes 3h 48m versus 3h 21m 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 Great Yarmouth
How to get from Birmingham to Great Yarmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Great Yarmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:00 PM8h20Birmingham12:20 AMGreat Yarmouth€311One-way0 transfers
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- 4:00 PM8h20Birmingham12:20 AMGreat Yarmouth€311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:00 PM7h10Birmingham10:10 PMGreat Yarmouth€541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:00 PM8h15Birmingham1:15 AMGreat Yarmouth€531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Great Yarmouth:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Great Yarmouth costing on average €68.
Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Great Yarmouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Norwich International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Great Yarmouth station (GYM).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Great Yarmouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Great Yarmouth by train.
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