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Compare train and bus for Potters Bar to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potters Bar to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. 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 €53, while a train costs an average of €65.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€65 Average price | €53 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Potters Bar to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Potters Bar to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Potters Bar to Birmingham:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potters Bar to Birmingham costing on average €65.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
Tickets start at around €65 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€32. The journey takes 2h 38m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Potters Bar to Birmingham:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potters Bar to Birmingham costing on average €65.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Potters Bar and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Potters Bar station (PBR) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Hatfield, The Galleria and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Birmingham by train.
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