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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York 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 19m. 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 $25.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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$68 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from York to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:50 PM4h20York8:10 PMBirmingham$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:50 PM4h20York8:10 PMBirmingham$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:50 PM4h20York8:10 PMBirmingham$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:07 PM5h18York9:25 PMBirmingham$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Birmingham:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Birmingham costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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