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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Southall
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Southall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Southall:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Southall costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Southall take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Southall
How to get from Birmingham to Southall by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Southall is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM3h20Birmingham9:50 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$301One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM3h20Birmingham9:50 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C37191+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)12:47 PM2h15Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:02 PMSouthall station (STL)$421One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
C3709212:21 PM2h24Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:45 PMSouthall station (STL)$421One-way2 transfers
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C37179+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)12:17 PM2h15Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:32 PMSouthall station (STL)$731One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)8:17 AM2h15Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:32 AMSouthall station (STL)$831One-way2 transfers
FlixBus5:50 PM2h20Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway8:10 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 PM2h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway3:55 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:50 AM2h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway2:15 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Southall:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Southall costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Southall take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Southall 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 Southall station (STL).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Southall by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Southall by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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