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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Longford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. 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 €27, while a train costs an average of €94.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price Cheapest | €94 Average price | €114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Longford
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Longford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Longford:
A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Longford costing on average €94.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €114 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €87. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 0m 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 Longford
How to get from Birmingham to Longford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Longford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:30 PM 2h20 Birmingham 4:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:30 PM 2h20 Birmingham 4:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
NX4243:15 AM 2h15 Birmingham, Coach Station 5:30 AM Longford €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
W34056+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
C370175:50 AM 2h52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 8:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) €75 1 One-way 2 transfers
W33819+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
C370005:30 AM 2h57 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) €75 1 One-way 2 transfers
Y80784+
Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+
W105955:35 AM 3h05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 8:40 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) €112 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus5:50 PM 2h20 Birmingham 8:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:10 AM 2h20 Birmingham 12:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 PM 2h25 Birmingham 3:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Longford:
A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Longford costing on average €94.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Longford 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Tube Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Longford by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Longford by bus.
- 38 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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