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Compare train and bus for Grantham to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grantham to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Grantham to Birmingham:
A bus is $0.68 (€0.56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grantham to Birmingham costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.51 (€-8.60). The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 41m 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 Grantham to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grantham to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:40 AM2h15Grantham7:55 AMBirmingham$341One-way0 transfers
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- 5:40 AM2h15Grantham7:55 AMBirmingham$341One-way0 transfers
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- 5:40 AM2h15Grantham7:55 AMBirmingham$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Grantham to Birmingham:
A bus is $0.68 (€0.56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grantham to Birmingham costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grantham and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark-on-Trent, The Wharf and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Grantham station (GRA) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), east_midlands_trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with Centrebus to go to Birmingham by bus.
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