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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Birmingham:
A bus is $42 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Birmingham costing on average $57 (€45).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, University and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, South Western Railway, Southern, Avanti West Coast, first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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