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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to York
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to York:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to York costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
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.
- NX131 · YC84311:00 AM4h49Birmingham, Coach Station3:49 PMYork, Station Rd$141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX131 · YC84311:00 AM4h49Birmingham, Coach Station3:49 PMYork, Station Rd$141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G0073910:27 AM1h53Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:20 PMYork station (YRK)$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G0106210:03 AM2h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:31 PMYork station (YRK)$251One-way0 transfers
- G010609:03 AM2h29Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:32 AMYork station (YRK)$251One-way0 transfers
- G010557:03 AM2h30Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:33 AMYork station (YRK)$251One-way0 transfers
- NX131 · YC8432:30 PM5h10Birmingham, Coach Station7:40 PMYork, Station Rd$141One-way1 transfer
- NX133 · YC8431:00 PM5h05Birmingham, Coach Station6:05 PMYork, Station Rd$151One-way1 transfer
- NX183 · YC8407:30 AM5h55Birmingham, Coach Station1:25 PMYork, Station Rd$151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to York:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to York costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
- 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 CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to York by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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