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Compare bus and train for Halifax to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Halifax to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €87 Average price |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Halifax to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Halifax to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Halifax 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 Halifax to Birmingham.

You can get from Halifax to Birmingham 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Halifax to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $20 (€18).
This is compared to other travel options from Halifax to Birmingham:
Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $40 (€36).
The quickest way to travel from Halifax to Birmingham is by train, which takes on average 2 h 46 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Birmingham by bus takes 3 h 5 min on average.
Birmingham is approximately 85 miles (137 km) away from Halifax.
The average frequency per day from Halifax to Birmingham is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Halifax to Birmingham as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Halifax to Birmingham:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Halifax to Birmingham:
- You can travel from Halifax to Birmingham by bus with Megabus or National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $20 (€18) with National Express from Halifax to Birmingham.
- You can travel by train from Halifax to Birmingham with CrossCountry, and you can find CrossCountry Halifax to Birmingham tickets for $40 (€36) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Halifax to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with 4 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Birmingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Halifax and Birmingham.
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