How to travel from Huddersfield to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus for Huddersfield to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Huddersfield to Birmingham 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 25m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 80 miles (130 km)

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$27

Average price

Cheapest

$104

Average price

4h 7m

Average total duration

3h 37m

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2h 55m

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2h 25m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Huddersfield to Birmingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National Express
    9:05 AM3h55
    Huddersfield
    1:00 PMBirmingham
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    9:05 AM3h55
    Huddersfield
    1:00 PMBirmingham
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:20 PM3h25
    Huddersfield
    4:45 PMBirmingham
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    1:00 PM4h00
    Huddersfield
    5:00 PMBirmingham
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    11:10 PM7h35
    Huddersfield
    6:45 AMBirmingham
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Huddersfield to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Huddersfield to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Huddersfield and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Huddersfield to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Huddersfield to Birmingham costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Huddersfield to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from Huddersfield to Birmingham is approximately 80 miles (130 km).
The average frequency per day from Huddersfield to Birmingham is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Huddersfield and Birmingham 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 Huddersfield to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Huddersfield station (HUD) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Huddersfield, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Huddersfield to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express to go to Birmingham by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Huddersfield to Birmingham:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Huddersfield to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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