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Compare train and bus for Dartford to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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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The best way to travel from Dartford 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 Dartford to Birmingham:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dartford to Birmingham costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 41 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dartford and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dartford station (DFD) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Birmingham by train.
- 37 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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