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Compare train and bus for Middlesbrough to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 159 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. 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 zł 159, while a train costs an average of zł 507.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 159 Average price Cheapest | zł 507 Average price | zł 285 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Middlesbrough to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Middlesbrough to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Birmingham:
A bus is zł 348 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Birmingham costing on average zł 507.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
Tickets start at around zł 159 compared to roughly zł 285 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 126. The journey takes 4h 54m versus 3h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Middlesbrough to Birmingham
How to get from Middlesbrough to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM 5h20 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 1:55 PM Birmingham zł 130 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:35 AM 5h20 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 1:55 PM Birmingham zł 130 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G01184+
C3228610:26 AM 3h02 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 1:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) zł 778 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W29935+C32290
12:25 PM 3h03 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 3:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) zł 640 1 One-way 1 transfer 
C24605+G011861:14 PM 3h14 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 4:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) zł 640 1 One-way 1 transfer- W29884+C32288
11:25 AM 3h41 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 3:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) zł 778 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:45 AM 6h55 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 4:40 PM Birmingham zł 141 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX133
10:00 AM 4h30 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 2:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station zł 154 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:45 PM 6h15 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 8:00 PM Birmingham zł 167 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Birmingham:
A bus is zł 348 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Birmingham costing on average zł 507.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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