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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 an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. 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 $33, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m 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 $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hereford to Birmingham costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.93. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C170581:40 PM1h29Hereford station (HFD)3:09 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C170581:40 PM1h29Hereford station (HFD)3:09 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C170581:40 PM1h29Hereford station (HFD)3:09 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C1705611:40 AM1h29Hereford station (HFD)1:09 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$331One-way0 transfers
- C1705712:40 PM1h29Hereford station (HFD)2:09 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$331One-way0 transfers
- C1781410:40 AM1h29Hereford station (HFD)12:09 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$331One-way0 transfers
- NX445 · NX1006:05 AM3h25Hereford, Commercial Road9:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$341One-way1 transfer
- NX445 · NX10511:20 AM4h10Hereford, Commercial Road3:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$351One-way1 transfer
- NX445 · NX1008:55 AM3h05Hereford, Commercial Road12:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hereford to Birmingham:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hereford to Birmingham costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains.
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