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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 $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. 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 $29, while a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Birmingham:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Birmingham costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45. The journey takes 4h 57m 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 · FlixBus1:45 PM4h10Middlesbrough, Bus Station5:55 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM4h10Middlesbrough, Bus Station5:55 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C32286+W2987810:26 AM3h38Middlesbrough station (MBR)2:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1971One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C32293+G011561:25 PM3h41Middlesbrough station (MBR)5:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1621One-way1 transfer
- C32290+G0115112:25 PM3h39Middlesbrough station (MBR)4:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1801One-way1 transfer
- C32288+W2988511:25 AM3h40Middlesbrough station (MBR)3:05 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1971One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM4h20Middlesbrough, Bus Station9:35 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM5h20Middlesbrough, Bus Station1:55 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$321One-way1 transfer
- NX1338:10 AM4h20Middlesbrough, Bus Station12:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Birmingham:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Birmingham costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
- Around 12 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 Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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