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Compare bus and train for Burnley to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Burnley to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m 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 Burnley to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Burnley 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 Burnley to Birmingham:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burnley to Birmingham costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burnley and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Burnley Manchester Road (BYM) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Burnley, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, The Burnley Bus Company to go to Birmingham by bus.
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