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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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Bradford to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bradford to Birmingham.
There are 2 ways to get from Bradford to Birmingham: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Bradford to Birmingham is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Birmingham:
A bus is $22 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Birmingham costing on average $32 (€29).
The fastest way to get to Birmingham from Bradford is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 33 min.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 35 min.
The distance from Bradford to Birmingham is approximately 91 miles (146 km).
The average frequency per day from Bradford to Birmingham is:
- 13 buses a day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Bradford to Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bradford to Birmingham:
- Buses most often depart from Bradford at Bradford, Interchange Station and arrive in Birmingham at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bradford to Birmingham:
- You can travel to Birmingham from Bradford by bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $10 (€9) with FlixBus from Bradford to Birmingham.
- You can travel by train from Bradford to Birmingham with CrossCountry or Northern Rail (3), and you can find CrossCountry Bradford to Birmingham tickets for $32 (€29) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bradford to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Birmingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Bradford and Birmingham.
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