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Compare train and bus for Harrogate to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrogate to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Harrogate to Birmingham:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Birmingham costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 26m by train vs 2h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $61 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Harrogate to Birmingham
How to get from Harrogate to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harrogate to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:00 PM4h35Harrogate9:35 PMBirmingham$181One-way0 transfers
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- 5:00 PM4h35Harrogate9:35 PMBirmingham$181One-way0 transfers
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- 5:00 PM4h35Harrogate9:35 PMBirmingham$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrogate to Birmingham:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Birmingham costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrogate and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrogate station (HGT) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Harrogate, Station Parade and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
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