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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. 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 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Bradford to Birmingham:
A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Birmingham costing on average $78 (€63).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Bradford to Birmingham
How to get from Bradford to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:50 AM4h20Bradford, Interchange Station1:10 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:50 AM4h20Bradford, Interchange Station1:10 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G01015+
G892038:40 AM3h18Bradford Interchange (BDI)11:58 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1301One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W29886+
C0213811:34 AM3h32Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)3:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$651One-way1 transfer - G01023+G89214+
A2726610:35 AM3h21Bradford Interchange (BDI)1:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1301One-way2 transfers - G01019+G89208+A272389:35 AM3h21Bradford Interchange (BDI)12:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1301One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus1:15 PM4h20Bradford, Interchange Station5:35 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$201One-way0 transfers
- NX1315:05 AM3h25Bradford, Nelson Street N28:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$261One-way0 transfers
- NX1317:25 AM3h35Bradford, Nelson Street N211:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Birmingham:
A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Birmingham costing on average $78 (€63).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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