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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Wales
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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 Wales by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Wales 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 Wales:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Wales costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Wales 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 Kiveton Bridge (KIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Wales by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Wales by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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