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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Middlesbrough by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Middlesbrough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Middlesbrough:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Middlesbrough costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough station (MBR).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Middlesbrough by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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