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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $104.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Harrogate:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Harrogate costing on average $104.
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36. The journey takes 4h 23m versus 2h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Harrogate
How to get from Birmingham to Harrogate by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Harrogate is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 AM4h55Birmingham11:25 AMHarrogate$231One-way0 transfers
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- 6:30 AM4h55Birmingham11:25 AMHarrogate$231One-way0 transfers
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- 6:30 AM4h55Birmingham11:25 AMHarrogate$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Harrogate:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Harrogate costing on average $104.
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Harrogate as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Harrogate station (HGT).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Harrogate, Station Parade.
- Travel with National Express to go to Harrogate by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Harrogate by train.
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