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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bridgend to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bridgend to Birmingham:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Birmingham costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bridgend and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus 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, West Midlands Trains, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
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