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Compare train and bus for Horley to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Horley to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Horley to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:20 AM3h30Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)10:50 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$291One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus3:30 PM3h55Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)7:25 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:55 PM3h25Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)1:20 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$291One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus7:10 AM3h40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South10:50 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:50 PM3h55Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)4:45 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:35 PM4h10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South4:45 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Birmingham:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Birmingham costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 54 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Horley and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Thameslink, Southern to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Metrobus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 43 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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