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Compare train and bus for Solihull to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Solihull to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. 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 $9, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m 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 Solihull to London:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Solihull to London costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
The journey is about 28m faster (1h 57m by train vs 2h 25m by car) and roughly $33 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($26 (€22) vs $59 (€48)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Solihull to London
How to get from Solihull to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Solihull to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:00 AM3h15Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)11:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:00 AM3h15Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)11:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L384278:56 AM1h49Solihull station (SOL)10:45 AMLondon Marylebone (MYB)$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
P69323 · Y807987:11 AM3h06Solihull station (SOL)10:17 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$391One-way1 transfer
W00270 · Y808169:11 AM3h06Solihull station (SOL)12:17 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$391One-way1 transfer
L22960 · Y808229:41 AM3h09Solihull station (SOL)12:50 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:00 AM3h45Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)11:45 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Solihull to London:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Solihull to London costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Solihull and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Solihull station (SOL) and arrive in London Marylebone (MYB).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with Chiltern Railways.
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