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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Winchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Winchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. 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 $56, while a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$86 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Winchester
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Winchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Winchester:
A bus is $30 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Winchester costing on average $86 (€72).
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
Tickets start at around $86 (€72) compared to roughly $55 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$30 (-€26). The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 19m 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 Winchester
How to get from Birmingham to Winchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Winchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM 5h50 Birmingham 11:00 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM 5h50 Birmingham 11:00 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
G0100911:03 AM 2h23 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:26 PM Winchester station (WIN) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G010039:03 AM 2h23 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:26 AM Winchester station (WIN) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
G0101312:03 PM 2h23 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 2:26 PM Winchester station (WIN) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
G0100510:03 AM 2h23 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 12:26 PM Winchester station (WIN) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM 4h45 Birmingham 1:10 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 AM 6h05 Birmingham 5:55 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM 6h05 Birmingham 9:40 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA8999 · BA891611:55 AM 7h15 Birmingham International Airport 7:10 PM Southampton Airport $734 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Winchester:
A bus is $30 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Winchester costing on average $86 (€72).
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Winchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Winchester station (WIN).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains to go to Winchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Winchester by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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