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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $342.
Distance: 290 miles (467 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$114 Average price Cheapest | $339 Average price | $342 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 37m Average total duration 12h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Brussels to Birmingham:
A bus is $225 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Birmingham costing on average $339 (€278).
A bus is $228 (€186) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Birmingham costing on average $342 (€280).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Bus takes on average 12h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Birmingham
How to get from Brussels to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 AM15h00Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)12:25 AMBirmingham$841One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 AM15h00Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)12:25 AMBirmingham$841One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL1045+
KL170410:25 AM3h15Brussels Airport12:40 PMBirmingham International Airport$4601One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 AM14h34Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)11:59 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$921One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM15h35Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)10:55 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 AM15h00Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)2:35 PMBirmingham$971One-way1 transfer
KL1706+
KL10513:10 PM8h00Brussels Airport10:10 PMBirmingham International Airport$3491One-way1 transfer
LH5573+
LH9562:25 PM4h15Brussels Airport5:40 PMBirmingham International Airport$3861One-way1 transfer
LH5587+
LH9546:20 AM4h30Brussels Airport9:50 AMBirmingham International Airport$3861One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Birmingham:
A bus is $225 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Birmingham costing on average $339 (€278).
A bus is $228 (€186) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Birmingham costing on average $342 (€280).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Bus takes on average 12h 7m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Birmingham as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Eastern Airways, Swiss, Cityjet to go to Birmingham by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Birmingham by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.
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