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Compare bus and train for Halifax to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halifax to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$65 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Halifax to Birmingham:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halifax to Birmingham costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Halifax to Birmingham
How to get from Halifax to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Halifax to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:00 AM7h00Halifax12:00 PMBirmingham$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:00 AM7h00Halifax12:00 PMBirmingham$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:00 AM7h00Halifax12:00 PMBirmingham$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:40 AM9h05Halifax5:45 PMBirmingham$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Halifax to Birmingham:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halifax to Birmingham costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Halifax and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Halifax station (HFX) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Halifax, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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