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Compare train and bus for Huddersfield to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Huddersfield to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Huddersfield to Birmingham:
A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Huddersfield to Birmingham costing on average $95 (€79).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $48 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€16). The journey takes 4h 37m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Huddersfield to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Huddersfield to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:05 AM3h55Huddersfield1:00 PMBirmingham$161One-way0 transfers
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- 9:05 AM3h55Huddersfield1:00 PMBirmingham$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:05 AM3h55Huddersfield1:00 PMBirmingham$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:00 PM4h00Huddersfield5:00 PMBirmingham$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Huddersfield to Birmingham:
A bus is $64 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Huddersfield to Birmingham costing on average $95 (€79).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Huddersfield and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Huddersfield, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Huddersfield station (HUD) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Birmingham by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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