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Compare bus and train for Scarborough to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. 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 $30, while a train costs an average of $130.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Scarborough to Birmingham:
A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scarborough to Birmingham costing on average $130 (€107).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $70 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 6h 24m versus 3h 20m 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 Scarborough to Birmingham
How to get from Scarborough to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Scarborough to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
YC843 · NX13111:10 AM7h20Scarborough, Rail Station6:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- YC843 · NX13111:10 AM7h20Scarborough, Rail Station6:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W29874+
G160759:55 AM3h10Scarborough station (SCA)1:05 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$4291One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G01147+G160759:55 AM4h09Scarborough station (SCA)2:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1741One-way1 transfer
- G01152+G1608511:54 AM4h10Scarborough station (SCA)4:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1741One-way1 transfer
- W29874+G160708:51 AM4h14Scarborough station (SCA)1:05 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1741One-way1 transfer
- YC843 · NX1312:20 PM7h20Scarborough, Rail Station9:40 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$291One-way1 transfer
- YC843 · NX13110:10 AM7h20Scarborough, Rail Station5:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$291One-way1 transfer
- YC843 · NX1339:10 AM6h20Scarborough, Rail Station3:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Scarborough to Birmingham:
A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scarborough to Birmingham costing on average $130 (€107).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Scarborough and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Scarborough, Rail Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Scarborough station (SCA) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
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