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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 57 km
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€29 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Loughborough
How to get from Birmingham to Loughborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Loughborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX183 · NX4407:30 AM4h20Birmingham, Coach Station11:50 AMLoughborough, The Rushes€141One-way1 transfer
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NX183 · NX4407:30 AM4h20Birmingham, Coach Station11:50 AMLoughborough, The Rushes€141One-way1 transfer
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W708801:22 PM1h05Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:27 PMLoughborough station (LBO)€341One-way1 transfer
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W708923:22 PM1h05Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:27 PMLoughborough station (LBO)€341One-way1 transfer
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C2165211:22 AM1h05Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:27 PMLoughborough station (LBO)€341One-way1 transfer
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C2164510:22 AM1h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:28 AMLoughborough station (LBO)€341One-way1 transfer
NX183 · NX4407:30 AM4h25Birmingham, Coach Station11:55 AMLoughborough, University€141One-way1 transfer
NX151 · NX4403:00 PM3h10Birmingham, Coach Station6:10 PMLoughborough, The Rushes€141One-way1 transfer
NX151 · NX4403:00 PM3h15Birmingham, Coach Station6:15 PMLoughborough, University€141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Loughborough:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Loughborough costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Loughborough 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 Loughborough station (LBO).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Loughborough, The Rushes.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Loughborough by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Loughborough by bus.
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