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Compare train and bus for Salisbury to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$104 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Birmingham:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Birmingham costing on average $104 (€85).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
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How to get from Salisbury to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salisbury to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:21 AM4h12Salisbury3:33 PMBirmingham$1331One-way0 transfers
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11:21 AM4h12Salisbury3:33 PMBirmingham$1331One-way0 transfers
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11:21 AM4h12Salisbury3:33 PMBirmingham$1331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Birmingham:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Birmingham costing on average $104 (€85).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salisbury and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salisbury station (SAL) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
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