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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Horley
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. 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 CHF 28, while a train costs an average of CHF 79.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF 28 Average price Cheapest | CHF 79 Average price | CHF 51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Horley
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Horley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Horley:
A bus is CHF 51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Horley costing on average CHF 79.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
Tickets start at around CHF 28 compared to roughly CHF 51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 23. The journey takes 3h 53m versus 2h 48m 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 Horley
How to get from Birmingham to Horley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX400 · NX0258:45 PM 5h50 Birmingham, Coach Station 2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North CHF 22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
NX400 · NX0258:45 PM 5h50 Birmingham, Coach Station 2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North CHF 22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W34054+
W32876+
Tube from London Euston to London Bridge7:17 AM 2h56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 10:13 AM Horley station (HOR) CHF 105 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
W34205+
Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+
W329517:21 AM 3h11 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 10:32 AM Horley station (HOR) CHF 92 1 One-way 2 transfers
W34262+
Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+
W329496:28 AM 3h04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:32 AM Horley station (HOR) CHF 98 1 One-way 2 transfers
W33950+
Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+
W328897:47 AM 2h56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 10:43 AM Horley station (HOR) CHF 105 1 One-way 2 transfers
NX400 · NX0258:45 PM 6h00 Birmingham, Coach Station 2:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South CHF 22 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX400 · NX0257:40 PM 6h05 Birmingham, Coach Station 1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North CHF 22 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX400 · NX0257:40 PM 6h15 Birmingham, Coach Station 1:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South CHF 22 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Horley:
A bus is CHF 51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Horley costing on average CHF 79.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Horley 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Horley by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Horley by train.
- 32 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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