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Compare train and bus for St Albans to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€48 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 St Albans 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 St Albans to Birmingham:
A train is $0.73 (€0.58) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St Albans to Birmingham costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Albans and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway.
- Trains mostly depart from St Albans City (SAC) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with National Express, Arriva Herts and Essex, Arriva UK to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
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