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Compare train and bus for Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kingston upon Hull 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 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 4h 40m versus 2h 16m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham
How to get from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX561 · NX131
10:40 AM 7h20 Hull, Paragon Interchange 6:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX561 · NX131
10:40 AM 7h20 Hull, Paragon Interchange 6:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G89279+
W298628:28 AM 2h38 Hull (HUL) 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $127 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G89300+G01154
2:27 PM 2h39 Hull (HUL) 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $75 1 One-way 1 transfer - G89304+W29909
4:25 PM 2h42 Hull (HUL) 7:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $75 1 One-way 1 transfer - G89306+G01166
5:25 PM 2h42 Hull (HUL) 8:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $75 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX152
9:48 AM 4h12 Hull, Fiveways 2:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $26 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX152
9:40 AM 4h20 Hull, Paragon Interchange 2:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $26 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX131
8:10 AM 4h50 Hull, Paragon Interchange 1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kingston upon Hull and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hull (HUL) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Hull, Paragon Interchange and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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