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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 NOK 404 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 NOK 404, while a train costs an average of NOK 471.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
NOK 471 Average price | NOK 404 Average price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Lancaster to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Lancaster to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Birmingham:
A bus is NOK 68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lancaster to Birmingham costing on average NOK 471.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Lancaster to Birmingham
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.
- NX181
2:45 AM 3h40 Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) 6:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station NOK 451 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX181
2:45 AM 3h40 Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) 6:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station NOK 451 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- NX181
2:45 AM 3h40 Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) 6:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station NOK 451 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Birmingham:
A bus is NOK 68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lancaster to Birmingham costing on average NOK 471.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 6 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, University and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Isle of Man (Steam Packet Company).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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