How to travel from Birmingham to York

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to York

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to York 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 20m. 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 $23.

Distance: 107 miles (173 km)

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$24

Average price

Cheapest

$67

Average price

4h 51m

Average total duration

4h 21m

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30m

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2h 50m

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2h 20m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Birmingham to York

How to get from Birmingham to York by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX131
    9:00 AM3h55
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    12:55 PMYork, Station Rd
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX131
    9:00 AM3h55
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    12:55 PMYork, Station Rd
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC75377
    8:27 AM1h53
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    10:20 AMYork station (YRK)
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryC74921
    8:03 AM2h30
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    10:33 AMYork station (YRK)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC74757+East Midlands RailwayC51710+Northern RailY25430+London North Eastern RailwayC41110
    9:09 AM2h54
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    12:03 PMYork station (YRK)
    $1031One-way
    3 transfers
  • CrossCountryC75326+Northern RailY25430+London North Eastern RailwayC41110
    9:03 AM3h00
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    12:03 PMYork station (YRK)
    $1031One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX131 · YC840
    6:15 AM5h00
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    11:15 AMYork, Station Rd
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX132 · YC843
    10:00 AM5h03
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    3:03 PMYork, Station Rd
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX131 · YC843
    11:00 AM4h49
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    3:49 PMYork, Station Rd
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to York

Travel to York easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to York.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and York including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to York is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to York:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to York costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to York is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 49m.

The distance from Birmingham to York is approximately 107 miles (173 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to York is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and York as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to York:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in York station (YRK).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in York, Rail Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to York by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to York by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to York:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Whitby. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.

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