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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 an average ticket price of CHF21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. 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 CHF21, while a train costs an average of CHF70.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF70 Average price | CHF21 Average price Cheapest | CHF47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m 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 CHF49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Birmingham costing on average CHF70.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (2h 18m by train vs 2h 33m by car). Tickets start at around CHF70 compared to roughly CHF47 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 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 · NX1338:13 AM4h17York, Station Rd12:30 PMBirmingham, Coach StationCHF151One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- YC843 · NX1338:13 AM4h17York, Station Rd12:30 PMBirmingham, Coach StationCHF151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W29874+
C0194410:55 AM2h10York station (YRK)1:05 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)CHF2781One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W299156:42 PM2h24York station (YRK)9:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)CHF201One-way0 transfers
- W299187:42 PM2h26York station (YRK)10:08 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)CHF201One-way0 transfers
- G008438:42 PM2h27York station (YRK)11:09 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)CHF201One-way0 transfers
- YC843 · NX1317:13 AM4h47York, Station Rd12:00 PMBirmingham, Coach StationCHF151One-way1 transfer
- YC843 · NX1312:21 PM5h09York, Station Rd7:30 PMBirmingham, Coach StationCHF151One-way1 transfer
- YC843 · NX1311:11 PM5h19York, Station Rd6:30 PMBirmingham, Coach StationCHF151One-way1 transfer
BA8886 · BA899711:55 AM4h10Leeds Bradford International Airport4:05 PMBirmingham International AirportCHF2761One-way1 transfer- BA8894 · BA88558:30 AM6h20Leeds Bradford International Airport2:50 PMBirmingham International AirportCHF2761One-way1 transfer
- BA8855 · BA88868:30 AM7h35Leeds Bradford International Airport4:05 PMBirmingham International AirportCHF2761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Birmingham:
A bus is CHF49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Birmingham costing on average CHF70.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Birmingham by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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