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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 an average ticket price of CHF38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. 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 CHF38, while a train costs an average of CHF43.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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CHF43 Average price | CHF38 Average price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Lancaster to Birmingham:
A bus is CHF5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lancaster to Birmingham costing on average CHF43.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
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How to get from Lancaster to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lancaster to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:30 PM4h20Lancaster4:50 PMBirminghamCHF161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:30 PM4h20Lancaster4:50 PMBirminghamCHF161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:45 AM3h40Lancaster5:25 AMBirminghamCHF411One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:30 PM4h20Lancaster5:50 PMBirminghamCHF171One-way0 transfers
2:45 AM3h40Lancaster6:25 AMBirminghamCHF431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Birmingham:
A bus is CHF5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lancaster to Birmingham costing on average CHF43.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Lancaster station (LAN) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Birmingham by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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