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Compare train and bus for Hereford to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hereford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Hereford to Birmingham:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hereford to Birmingham costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Hereford to Birmingham
How to get from Hereford to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hereford to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX445 · NX1005:45 AM3h45Hereford, Commercial Road9:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX445 · NX1005:45 AM3h45Hereford, Commercial Road9:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C1702410:10 AM1h28Hereford station (HFD)11:38 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C1702612:02 PM1h35Hereford station (HFD)1:37 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$341One-way0 transfers
- C170281:56 PM1h41Hereford station (HFD)3:37 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$341One-way0 transfers
G38966 · W4524110:57 AM2h35Hereford station (HFD)1:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$621One-way1 transfer
- NX445 · NX1008:55 AM3h05Hereford, Commercial Road12:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hereford to Birmingham:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hereford to Birmingham costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hereford and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hereford station (HFD) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Hereford, Commercial Road and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR), West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
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