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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Great Yarmouth
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Great Yarmouth:
A bus is $82 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Great Yarmouth costing on average $130 (€104).
Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C74800+
Y12357+
P492389:22 AM4h44Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:06 PMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$511One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
C74800+
Y12357+
P492389:22 AM4h44Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:06 PMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$511One-way2 transfers
Fastest
C74800+
Y12357+
P492389:22 AM4h44Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:06 PMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$511One-way2 transfers
Other options
C74898+
Y12354+
P492348:21 AM4h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:06 PMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$541One-way2 transfers
C74802+
Y12360+
P4924210:22 AM4h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:13 PMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$541One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+
P47552 · P492389:17 AM4h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:06 PMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$1541One-way3 transfers
NX777 · NX7273:00 PM7h40Birmingham, Coach Station10:40 PMGreat Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A)$691One-way1 transfer
NX410 · NX49110:35 AM8h45Birmingham, Coach Station7:20 PMGreat Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A)$781One-way1 transfer
NX777 · NX7276:00 PM8h15Birmingham, Coach Station2:15 AMGreat Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A)$681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Great Yarmouth:
A bus is $82 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Great Yarmouth costing on average $130 (€104).
Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains 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.
- 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 to go to Great Yarmouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast to go to Great Yarmouth by train.
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