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Compare train and bus for Potters Bar to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potters Bar to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €53, while a train costs an average of €65.
Distance: 147 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€65 Average price | €53 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 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.
Compare ways to travel from Potters Bar to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Potters Bar to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Potters Bar to Birmingham:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potters Bar to Birmingham costing on average €65.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
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How to get from Potters Bar to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Potters Bar to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:15 AM 3h31 Potters Bar 7:46 AM Birmingham €112 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
4:15 AM 3h31 Potters Bar 7:46 AM Birmingham €112 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
11:02 AM 1h54 Potters Bar 12:56 PM Birmingham €142 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
12:02 PM 1h54 Potters Bar 1:56 PM Birmingham €142 1 One-way 1 transfer2:02 PM 1h54 Potters Bar 3:56 PM Birmingham €142 1 One-way 1 transfer3:02 PM 1h54 Potters Bar 4:56 PM Birmingham €142 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Potters Bar to Birmingham:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potters Bar to Birmingham costing on average €65.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Potters Bar and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Potters Bar station (PBR) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Hatfield, The Galleria and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Birmingham by train.
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