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Compare bus and train for Lincoln to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$50 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Birmingham:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lincoln to Birmingham costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
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