How to travel from London to Solihull

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Compare bus and train for London to Solihull

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Solihull among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €34.

Distance: 94 miles (152 km)

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€34

Average price

€9

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Cheapest

€47

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2h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 1m

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3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

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2h 23m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Chiltern Railways

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Solihull is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Solihull:

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Solihull costing on average €34.

The fastest way to travel from London to Solihull is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Solihull take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Solihull including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Solihull among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 22m faster (2h 1m by train vs 2h 23m by car) and roughly €13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€34 vs €47). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from London to Solihull

How to get from London to Solihull by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Solihull is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    11:25 PM2h20
    London
    1:45 AMSolihull
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    11:25 PM2h20
    London
    1:45 AMSolihull
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    11:25 PM2h20
    London
    1:45 AMSolihull
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    1:10 PM2h25
    London
    3:35 PMSolihull
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    10:30 PM2h55
    London
    1:25 AMSolihull
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    3:30 PM3h15
    London
    6:45 PMSolihull
    181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Solihull

Travel to Solihull easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Solihull.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Solihull including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Solihull is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Solihull:

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Solihull costing on average €34.

The fastest way to travel from London to Solihull is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Solihull take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 28m.

The distance from London to Solihull is approximately 94 miles (152 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Solihull is:
  • Around 50 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Solihull as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Solihull:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Marylebone (MYB) and arrive in Solihull station (SOL).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Solihull, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Solihull by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Solihull by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Solihull with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Chiltern Railways.
  • 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Solihull often also extend their vacation to go to Nottingham, Manchester, Croydon, Leicester, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Solihull and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Solihull to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience in Solihull, plan for a 2 to 3-day visit to explore its parks, shopping centers, and local attractions.

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