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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. 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 €9, while a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€31 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 London:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to London costing on average €31.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
The journey is about 21m faster (2h 16m by train vs 2h 37m by car) and roughly €49 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€31 vs €80). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to London
How to get from Birmingham to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:30 PM2h25Birmingham9:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:30 PM2h25Birmingham9:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W339591:47 PM1h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:06 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C17906 · C178766:36 PM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:24 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€111One-way1 transfer
- Y80931 · C180058:36 PM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:24 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€111One-way1 transfer
- Y80927 · C178637:36 PM1h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:27 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€111One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:00 PM2h25Birmingham10:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€81One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 PM2h25Birmingham8:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€81One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:10 PM2h25Birmingham2:35 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€81One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Birmingham to London
Travelers in the UK wishing to reach London from Birmingham in the fastest time will find that taking the train is the best option. Direct trains between the two cities depart every hour and take just 1.5 hours to reach London Euston Station in Central London. National Express buses also offer a fast and direct method of transport to reach London, as buses operate all through the day and take about 2.5 hours to reach London Victoria Coach Station. National Express buses also offer the convenience of carrying passengers between two central locations in the two cities, Digbeth Coach Station in Birmingham and Victoria Coach Station in London.
Trains from Birmingham to London | Buses from Birmingham to London | Flights from Birmingham to London
Birmingham to London Travel Comparison
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€7 |
2:35 h |
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€32 |
1:22 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Birmingham to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to London
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to London with next-day bus tickets starting from €5. National Express buses that travel from Birmingham to London depart from Birmingham coach station and arrive at London Victoria coach station after approximately 2:35 hours of travel time. Approximately 50 buses travel from Birmingham to London every day with the first departing Birmingham at 3:00 a.m.
Fastest way to travel from Birmingham to London
The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to London is by taking a flight. A Birmingham to London flight usually requires only an hour of flight time; however, when transport to and from the Birmingham and London airports are taken into consideration, the journey will take approximately 5 hours. Flights traveling from Birmingham to London depart from Manchester airport and arrive at either London's Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, or City airport. British Airways offer approximately 7 direct flights to London every day.
Most popular way to travel from Birmingham to London
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Birmingham to London. Taking the train is at least an hour faster than taking the bus and approximately 3.5 hours faster than flying when travel to and from Birmingham and London's airports is considered. Trains traveling from Birmingham to London depart from either Moor Street or New Street train station and arrive at either London's Marylebone or Euston train station after approximately 1:22 hours of travel time. Train companies that travel from Birmingham to London include Virgin Trains and Chiltern Railways. Approximately 10 trains travel from Birmingham to London every day.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to London:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to London costing on average €31.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 72 buses per day.
- Around 36 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and London 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 London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, NX West Midlands to go to London by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
- 67 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 30 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains.
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