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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$31 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Loughborough
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Loughborough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Loughborough:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Loughborough costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (58m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Loughborough
How to get from Birmingham to Loughborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Loughborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C2165211:22 AM 1h05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 12:27 PM Loughborough station (LBO) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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11:22 AM 1h05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 12:27 PM Loughborough station (LBO) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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11:22 AM 1h05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 12:27 PM Loughborough station (LBO) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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2:22 PM 1h05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 3:27 PM Loughborough station (LBO) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00824+W70892
3:22 PM 1h05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 4:27 PM Loughborough station (LBO) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00818+W70880
1:22 PM 1h05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 2:27 PM Loughborough station (LBO) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Loughborough:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Loughborough costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Loughborough 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 Loughborough station (LBO).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Loughborough, The Rushes.
- Travel with National Express to go to Loughborough by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Loughborough by train.
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