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Compare train and bus for Bracknell to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bracknell to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 159 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. 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 zł 159, while a train costs an average of zł 349.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 349 Average price | zł 159 Average price Cheapest | zł 147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bracknell to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Bracknell to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bracknell to Birmingham:
A bus is zł 190 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bracknell to Birmingham costing on average zł 349.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around zł 349 compared to roughly zł 147 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 202. The journey takes 2h 25m versus 2h 10m 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 Bracknell to Birmingham
How to get from Bracknell to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bracknell to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:26 PM 5h54 Bracknell 9:20 PM Birmingham zł 150 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:26 PM 5h54 Bracknell 9:20 PM Birmingham zł 150 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:26 PM 5h54 Bracknell 9:20 PM Birmingham zł 150 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bracknell to Birmingham:
A bus is zł 190 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bracknell to Birmingham costing on average zł 349.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bracknell and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bracknell station (BCE) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Bracknell, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
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