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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 prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bracknell to Birmingham:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bracknell to Birmingham costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
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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.
9:08 PM5h12Bracknell2:20 AMBirmingham$711One-way0 transfers
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9:08 PM5h12Bracknell2:20 AMBirmingham$711One-way0 transfers
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9:08 PM5h12Bracknell2:20 AMBirmingham$711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bracknell to Birmingham:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bracknell to Birmingham costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 9 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 CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, Thames Valley Buses to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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