What is the distance between Birmingham and York?

The distance between Birmingham and York is around 174 km (108 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to York?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Birmingham, and end it at York Bus Stop (RC), in York.

Bus Birmingham to York from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to York on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Coach Station	4h 49m	3:49pm	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Coach Station	3h 55m	12:55pm	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	Coach Station	5h	11:15am	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Coach Station	5h	11:15am	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Coach Station	3h 55m	12:55pm	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to York on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Coach Station	3h 55m	12:55pm	York Bus Stop (RC)	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:15am	Coach Station	5h	11:15am	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Coach Station	5h	11:15am	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Coach Station	3h 55m	12:55pm	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Coach Station	3h 55m	12:55pm	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:13 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to York

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach York. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

173 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $75	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $475	Average Duration2h 27m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $42	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,718 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29718 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $18

National Express Birmingham York recent customer reviews

Inside the coach was too hot several times and it is not possible to adjust the temperature.

Ilaria S.

March 9, 2024

Seats are uncomfortable.

James W.

May 1, 2019

Very good efficient service

Jennifer H.

January 17, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,373 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and York?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in York

A - York Bus Stop (RC)

B - University Of York Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to York by bus

What is the distance between Birmingham and York?
The distance between Birmingham and York is around 174 km (108 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to York?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Birmingham, and end it at York Bus Stop (RC), in York.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$55

11-18

$55

Today

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11-20

$29

11-21

$30

11-22

No data

11-23

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11-24

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham to York was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to York, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $76 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-20.