How to get from Birmingham to York by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Birmingham to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 107 miles (172 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $23 - $87 | |
Fastest mode | Train • $87 (€76) • 2 h 12 min | |
Popular travel companies | National Express or Cross Country |
Take a bus or train to travel 107 miles (172 km) between Birmingham and York. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Cross Country among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to York.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $17 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to York from Birmingham. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 2 ways to get from Birmingham to York: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to York from Birmingham is by taking a bus, which costs on average $23 (€20).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Birmingham to York:
Taking a bus costs $64 (€55) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $87 (€76).
The Birmingham to York distance is around 107 miles (172 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to York is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and York as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to York:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to York with the following travel companies:
Direct services to York tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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