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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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€28 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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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The best way to travel from Hereford to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Hereford 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 Hereford to Birmingham.

There are 2 travel options from Hereford to Birmingham: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Birmingham from Hereford is by taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Hereford to Birmingham:
Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $27 (€24) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Hereford to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 27 min.
There are alternative travel options to Birmingham that take longer:
Bus takes on average 2 h 37 min.
The Hereford to Birmingham distance is around 45 miles (72 km).
The average frequency per day from Hereford to Birmingham is:
- 3 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Birmingham from Hereford as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hereford to Birmingham:
- Trains mostly leave from Hereford and tend to arrive in Birmingham New Street.
The following travel companies offer services from Hereford to Birmingham:
- National Express can get you to Birmingham by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with National Express from Hereford to Birmingham for $27 (€24) on Omio.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail or first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find West Midlands Trains Hereford to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
Yes, there are direct routes from Hereford to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct trains per day to Birmingham with West Midlands Trains.
Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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