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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 163 km
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€28 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to London
How to get from Birmingham to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:55 PM2h35Birmingham7:30 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:55 PM2h35Birmingham7:30 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W339576:47 PM1h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:06 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€291One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y809318:36 PM2h18Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:54 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€141One-way0 transfers
P695389:36 PM2h35Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:11 AMLondon Euston (EUS)€141One-way0 transfers
C1791310:06 PM2h43Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:49 AMLondon Euston (EUS)€141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:40 PM2h35Birmingham8:15 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:40 PM3h10Birmingham8:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:55 PM3h10Birmingham8:05 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to London:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to London costing on average €28.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
- Around 69 buses per day.
- Around 32 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, NX West Midlands to go to London by bus.
- 27 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains.
- 64 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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