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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Huddersfield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Huddersfield 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 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Huddersfield
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Huddersfield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Huddersfield:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Huddersfield costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Huddersfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €16. The journey takes 4h 41m versus 2h 16m 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 Huddersfield
How to get from Birmingham to Huddersfield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Huddersfield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX131
8:30 PM 3h29 Birmingham, Coach Station 11:59 PM Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX131
8:30 PM 3h29 Birmingham, Coach Station 11:59 PM Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G00710+
G89423+
C247322:28 PM 2h25 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 4:53 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) €117 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- C32156+G00701
12:25 PM 2h29 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 2:54 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) €48 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01069+G15807
1:03 PM 2h32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 3:35 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) €48 1 One-way 1 transfer - G66735+G15868
12:30 PM 2h45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 3:15 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX131
11:00 AM 3h45 Birmingham, Coach Station 2:45 PM Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX131 · NX561
2:00 PM 5h20 Birmingham, Coach Station 7:20 PM Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) €16 1 One-way 1 transfer 
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM 6h00 Birmingham 10:10 PM Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Huddersfield:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Huddersfield costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Huddersfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Huddersfield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Huddersfield, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Huddersfield station (HUD).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Huddersfield by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Huddersfield by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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