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Compare train and bus for York to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 York to Birmingham:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Birmingham costing on average $58 (€48).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom York to Birmingham
How to get from York to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- YC843 · NX1339:11 AM4h29York, Station Rd1:40 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- YC843 · NX1339:11 AM4h29York, Station Rd1:40 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W29869+
C019269:55 AM2h09York station (YRK)12:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$3341One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W298699:35 AM2h29York station (YRK)12:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1191One-way0 transfers
- W2987410:34 AM2h31York station (YRK)1:05 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1191One-way0 transfers
- G0114711:42 AM2h22York station (YRK)2:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1281One-way0 transfers
- YC843 · NX1311:11 PM5h19York, Station Rd6:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$191One-way1 transfer
- YC840 · NX13310:11 AM5h34York, Station Rd3:45 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$191One-way1 transfer
- YC840 · NX1809:12 PM9h33York, Station Rd6:45 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Birmingham:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Birmingham costing on average $58 (€48).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Yorkshire Coastliner to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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