How to travel from Bucharest to Birmingham

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bucharest to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €134 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.2 - 5.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €134, while a bus costs an average of €154.

Distance: 1387 miles (2233 km)

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€134

Average price

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€154

Average price

€431

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 26m

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52h 10m

Average total duration

51h 40m

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30m

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29h 17m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

6.7 - 13.4kg

CO2 emissions

2.2 - 5.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Birmingham is a flight with an average price of €134.

This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Birmingham:

A flight is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bucharest to Birmingham costing on average €154.

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Birmingham is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 26m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 52h 10m.

Train takes on average 53h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bucharest and Birmingham including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bucharest to Birmingham among Omio's users.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 24h 51m sooner (4h 26m by flight vs 29h 17m by car) and save roughly €297 compared to fuel and tolls (€134 vs €431). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

Travel options
from Bucharest to Birmingham

How to get from Bucharest to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bucharest to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM55h29
    București, Autogara Militari
    11:59 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    1891One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM55h29
    București, Autogara Militari
    11:59 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    1891One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW43019
    6:55 AM3h40
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    8:35 AMBirmingham International Airport
    3941One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM55h55
    București, Autogara Militari
    12:25 AMBirmingham
    1891One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM63h00
    București, Autogara Militari
    11:30 AMBirmingham
    2461One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 AM57h05
    București, Autogara Militari
    1:35 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    2661One-way
    3 transfers
  • KLMKL1374 · KL1041
    2:00 PM20h35
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    8:35 AMBirmingham International Airport
    2571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4137+LufthansaLH109 · LH958
    12:45 PM10h50
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    9:35 PMBirmingham International Airport
    2861One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1376 · KL1041
    6:10 PM16h25
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    8:35 AMBirmingham International Airport
    3281One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bucharest 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 Bucharest to Birmingham.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bucharest and Birmingham including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Birmingham is a flight with an average price of €134.

This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Birmingham:

A flight is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bucharest to Birmingham costing on average €154.

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Birmingham is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 26m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 52h 10m.

Train takes on average 53h 56m.

The distance from Bucharest to Birmingham is approximately 1387 miles (2233 km).
The average frequency per day from Bucharest to Birmingham is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bucharest and Birmingham as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bucharest to Birmingham:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from București, Autogara Militari and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bucharest to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Romanian Railways (CFR) to go to Birmingham by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Air France, Turkish Airlines, KLM to go to Birmingham by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Bucharest to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Birmingham to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, and visit the National SEA LIFE Centre. Enjoy performances at the Birmingham Hippodrome and discover history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Must-see sights include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring shopping center.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Birmingham's key attractions, including its museums, culinary scene, and shopping areas.
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