How to travel from Birmingham to Longford

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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 €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. 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 €28, while a train costs an average of €98.

Distance: 92 miles (149 km)

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€28

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€98

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€113

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3h 10m

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2h 54m

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The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Longford is a bus with an average price of €28.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Longford:

A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Longford costing on average €98.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Longford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Longford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Longford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Longford among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €85. 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.

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from Birmingham to Longford

How to get from Birmingham to Longford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Longford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 AM3h20
    Birmingham
    9:50 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    261One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 AM3h20
    Birmingham
    9:50 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    261One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX424
    3:15 AM2h15
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    5:30 AMLongford
    451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Chiltern RailwaysL38470+TubeTube from London Marylebone to London Paddington+Heathrow ExpressW10627
    8:28 AM2h42
    Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    11:10 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Chiltern RailwaysL38470+Heathrow ExpressW10627+TubeTube from London Marylebone to London Paddington
    8:28 AM2h49
    Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    11:17 AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Chiltern RailwaysL38492+TubeTube from London Marylebone to London Paddington+Heathrow ExpressW10645
    9:42 AM2h58
    Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    12:40 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    861One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM2h35
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    9:50 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM3h00
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    10:15 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 AM2h30
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    7:40 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    321One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Longford

Travel to Longford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Longford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Longford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Longford is a bus with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Longford:

A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Longford costing on average €98.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Longford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Longford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 14m.

The distance from Birmingham to Longford is approximately 92 miles (149 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Longford is:
  • Around 44 buses per day.
  • Around 14 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Longford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Tube Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Longford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Longford by bus.
  • Travel with Chiltern Railways to go to Longford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Longford:
  • 40 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Longford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Horley, Southampton, Oxford, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Longford and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Longford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Longford is typically enough to explore its main attractions, including St. Mel's Cathedral, the Longford County Museum, and the Royal Canal Greenway.

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