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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 train, with an average ticket price of zł110 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. 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 train costs an average of zł110, while a bus costs an average of zł118.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł110 Average price Cheapest | zł118 Average price | zł119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m 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 train is zł9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hereford to Birmingham costing on average zł118.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
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 Stationzł1201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX445 · NX1005:45 AM3h45Hereford, Commercial Road9:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Stationzł1201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C170519:40 AM1h29Hereford station (HFD)11:09 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)zł1271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C1705210:40 AM1h29Hereford station (HFD)12:09 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)zł1271One-way0 transfers
- C170468:40 AM1h29Hereford station (HFD)10:09 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)zł1271One-way0 transfers
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G389719:58 AM2h02Hereford station (HFD)12:00 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)zł2331One-way1 transfer
- NX445 · NX1008:55 AM4h05Hereford, Commercial Road1:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Stationzł1411One-way1 transfer
- NX445 · NX10511:20 AM4h10Hereford, Commercial Road3:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Stationzł1461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hereford to Birmingham:
A train is zł9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hereford to Birmingham costing on average zł118.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
- 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 National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 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.
- 3 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
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