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Compare bus and train for Lancaster to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€38 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lancaster to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lancaster to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Birmingham:
A train is $0.48 (€0.38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lancaster to Birmingham costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lancaster and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lancaster, University and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Lancaster station (LAN) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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