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Compare bus and train for Burnley to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burnley to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Burnley to Birmingham:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burnley to Birmingham costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.04. The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Burnley to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burnley to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:07 PM3h43Burnley5:50 PMBirminghamFind prices1 transfer
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- 2:07 PM3h43Burnley5:50 PMBirminghamFind prices1 transfer
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- 2:07 PM3h43Burnley5:50 PMBirminghamFind prices1 transfer
Other options
- 11:38 PM5h07Burnley4:45 AMBirminghamFind prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Burnley to Birmingham:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burnley to Birmingham costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Birmingham by train.
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