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Bologna to Birmingham

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Bologna, Italy → Birmingham, Great Britain

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Eleven ways to Travel from Bologna to Birmingham

Composite routes from Bologna to Birmingham

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Valerio Catullo Villafranca International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$584.40
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$508.17
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.65–$228.68

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$228.68–$889.30

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.16–$1,397.47
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$1,651.56

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$698.74

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.98–$355.72
Plane from Valerio Catullo Villafranca International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.27–$1,016.34
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$215.97–$889.30

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.58–$889.30
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.45–$825.78

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.49
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.27–$698.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$107.99–$431.95
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.86–$546.28
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$139.75–$889.30
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.38–$889.30

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$215.97–$889.30

Luxair

Website:
luxair.lu/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$368.42–$1,079.87

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$47.01–$304.90

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Valerio Catullo Villafranca International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$57.17–$215.97

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Paris
Ave. Duration:
15h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.28–$139.75
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.87–$101.63

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Paris
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.23–$114.34

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.52–$26.68

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Bologna to Gent
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Once a week

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.69–$241.38

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.38–$44.47

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$62.25–$177.86
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.47–$152.45

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.90–$203.27
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.53–$26.68
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$21.60

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$82.58
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.25–$59.71
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$55.90

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.55–$63.52
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.11–$48.28
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.57–$44.47

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.80–$15.25
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.76–$45.74

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.52–$165.16

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.47–$53.36

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Birmingham is to bus which costs $119.57 - $206.52 and takes 28h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs $70.65 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bologna - Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Milan Centrale, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

How far is it from Bologna to Birmingham?

The distance between Bologna and Birmingham is 1318 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Bologna to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Birmingham bus from?

Bologna to Birmingham bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bologna - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Birmingham train from?

Bologna to Birmingham train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Bologna to Birmingham is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $86.96 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $217.39 - $652.17 and takes 14h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $206.52 and takes 28h 55m.

Where does the Bologna to Birmingham bus arrive?

Bologna to Birmingham bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bologna and Birmingham?

Birmingham is 1h behind Bologna. It is currently 03:48 in Bologna and 02:48 in Birmingham.

Where does the Bologna to Birmingham train arrive?

Bologna to Birmingham train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milan Centrale station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna to Birmingham?

Book your Bologna to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bologna to Birmingham?

Book your Bologna to Birmingham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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