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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to York
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to York
How to get from Birmingham to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX131Cheapest
NX131 · YC843Fastest
C75387Other options
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NX132 · YC843
NX183 · YC840
NX133 · YC843Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to York
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to York:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to York costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and York 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 York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to York by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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