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Compare bus and train for Bridgend to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bridgend to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 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 Bridgend to Birmingham:
A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Birmingham costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44. The journey takes 3h 32m versus 3h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bridgend to Birmingham
How to get from Bridgend to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bridgend to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:40 PM3h30Bridgend, Sarn Odeon9:10 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:40 PM3h30Bridgend, Sarn Odeon9:10 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX11211:35 AM3h25Bridgend, Sarn Odeon3:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM4h30Bridgend, Sarn Odeon3:45 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$161One-way1 transfer
- NX202 · NX1004:00 AM4h30Bridgend, Sarn Odeon8:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$171One-way1 transfer
- NX201 · NX1013:55 PM5h40Bridgend, Sarn Odeon9:35 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bridgend to Birmingham:
A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Birmingham costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bridgend and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bridgend station (BGN) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Bridgend, Sarn Odeon and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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