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Compare train and bus for Stroud to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stroud to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stroud to Birmingham:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stroud to Birmingham costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 17m by train vs 1h 26m by car). Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €19 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Stroud to Birmingham
How to get from Stroud to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stroud to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:50 AM1h05Stroud9:55 AMBirmingham€51One-way0 transfers
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- 8:50 AM1h05Stroud9:55 AMBirmingham€51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:50 AM1h05Stroud9:55 AMBirmingham€51One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:45 PM1h05Stroud8:50 PMBirmingham€111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stroud to Birmingham:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stroud to Birmingham costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stroud and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stroud station (STD) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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