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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Wellingborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Wellingborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Wellingborough
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Wellingborough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Wellingborough:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Wellingborough costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Wellingborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$18. The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Wellingborough
How to get from Birmingham to Wellingborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Wellingborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:30 AM 1h35 Birmingham 3:05 AM Wellingborough $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:30 AM 1h35 Birmingham 3:05 AM Wellingborough $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:30 AM 1h35 Birmingham 3:05 AM Wellingborough $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Wellingborough:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Wellingborough costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Wellingborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough station (WEL).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Wellingborough by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wellingborough by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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