How much is the bus ticket from London to Birmingham?

The cheapest coach tickets from London to Birmingham start from £6. The average price for this route is around £17. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from London to Birmingham?

The average bus journey time from London to Birmingham is 3h 45m, covering a distance of 102 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 15m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the London to Birmingham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 177 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Birmingham?

The earliest bus departs from London to Birmingham at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Birmingham?

A bus journey from London to Birmingham produces an estimated 4.08355 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from London to Birmingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29885 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Birmingham?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from London to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus London to Birmingham from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Birmingham on 13 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 10m	16:40	Matthew Boulton College (Stop JR1)	Cheapest
Bus	22:05	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	2h 20m	00:25	Matthew Boulton College (Stop JR1)	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	16:45	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	13:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 5m	16:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	16:45	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Birmingham on 14 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 5m	14:35	Matthew Boulton College (Stop JR1)	Cheapest
Bus	10:45	Golders Green	2h 20m	13:05	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h	05:00	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 10m	09:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h	05:00	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Birmingham on 15 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 10m	16:40	Matthew Boulton College (Stop JR1)	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Golders Green	2h 15m	00:25	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h	05:00	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 10m	09:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h	05:00	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Birmingham on 16 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00	London Green Line Coach Station	4h 10m	16:10	Matthew Boulton College (Stop JR1)	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Golders Green	2h 15m	00:25	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h	05:00	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 10m	09:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h	05:00	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Birmingham on 17 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 45m	01:15	Matthew Boulton College (Stop JR1)	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Golders Green	2h 15m	00:25	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Victoria Coach Station	2h 55m	08:55	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 10m	09:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	06:00	Victoria Coach Station	2h 55m	08:55	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Birmingham on 18 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 10m	09:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	10:45	Golders Green	2h 20m	13:05	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h	05:00	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:00	Victoria Coach Station	2h 55m	10:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h	05:00	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Birmingham on 19 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 35m	17:35	Birmingham Airport: Stop H	Cheapest
Bus	10:45	Golders Green	2h 20m	13:05	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h	05:00	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 10m	09:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h	05:00	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Birmingham on 20 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 35m	17:35	Birmingham Airport: Stop H	Cheapest
Bus	10:45	Golders Green	2h 20m	13:05	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h	05:00	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 10m	09:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h	05:00	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from London to Birmingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

177bus per day

3h 45mAverage duration

102 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£6 - £88	Average duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £160	Average duration2h 3m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Birmingham?

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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E
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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F
New Cross Gate
263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Five Ways
75 Hagley Rd, Birmingham B16, UK
D
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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E
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
F
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4.2/529,885 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.4

Customers frequently praise National Express for its clean and comfortable coaches, friendly staff, and efficient service. Many users appreciate the punctuality of the buses and express their intention to use this service again in the future. However, a few reviews mention minor issues such as unclean toilets or discomfort during long journeys due to lack of neck support on seats.

National Express London Birmingham recent customer reviews

What a total disaster, the ticket indicates I go to north action London, I got there since twenty minutes before seven, I was there until twenty minutes after seven, no single bus showed up, anyway that’s gonna be my last time ever to use national express north action, as a matter of fact im deleting the app

Taiwo T.

11 August 2025

Driver was 35 minutes late for 4pm journey. The coach was extremely hot as the air conditioning wasn’t turned up, the Sun roof fell shut so what little air we had disappeared. Everyone was complaining about the heat

Shannelle G.

1 June 2025

The bus was delayed for 30min̈utes and it stank of urine all through the journey. We covered our noses throughout. I didn't enjoy it

Oluwakemi A.

12 November 2024

FlixBus

3.5/512,628 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting timely departures and arrivals. The staff is noted for being friendly, and passengers appreciate the clean and comfortable buses. However, some reviews mention a lack of heating on board during colder conditions as well as issues with toilet facilities not functioning properly.

Flixbus London Birmingham recent customer reviews

The bus was running 10mins late but I was informed via text message and email. When it arrived, the staff were very friendly. The bus was clean and comfortable and arrived at the destination on time.

Chad F.

4 June 2025

I’m unhappy with Flixbus they delayed me for 50 minutes at the Victoria coach station this morning and I missed my appointment so sad and frustrating

Victoria Olayinka N.

25 April 2025

Arrived home quicker than scheduled despite traffic on the motorway. It was cold on the coach though. No heating on.

Michelle M.

2 January 2025

Megabus UK

3.6/54,308 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

According to multiple reviews, customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the service provided by the coach company. Specifically, there were consistent delays and late arrivals that caused some customers to miss important meetings. Additionally, there were complaints about spending a significant amount of time searching for bus stops in Birmingham.

Megabus London Birmingham recent customer reviews

Very disappointed, dissatisfied, Very long delayed trip, toilet not working on the coach and no charging point on the coach and Very unpleasant trip getting home in the early hours of the following morning for the journey which supposed to have started at 19:00, I ended up getting home at 2am in the morning.

Oladepo F.

24 August 2023

My coach arrived 2 hours later than it said it was going to and i missed an important meeting

Olivia H.

23 June 2023

The bus arrived 1 hour late to Birmingham and was 2 hours late picking us up from Birmingham to victoria.

Gemma H.

26 November 2022

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, KLR Bus, Arriva

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Birmingham

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from London to Birmingham?
The cheapest coach tickets from London to Birmingham start from £6. The average price for this route is around £17. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from London to Birmingham?
The average bus journey time from London to Birmingham is 3h 45m, covering a distance of 102 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 15m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the London to Birmingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 177 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Birmingham?
The earliest bus departs from London to Birmingham at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Birmingham?
A bus journey from London to Birmingham produces an estimated 4.08355 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from London to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29885 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Birmingham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from London to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/05

£7

12/05

£7

Today

£7

14/05

£6

15/05

£6

16/05

£6

17/05

£6

18/05

£5

The cheapest trip from London to Birmingham was searched and found on 18 May 2026 with a price of £5

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

You can expect to pay from £5 to £70 for a bus ticket from London to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2026-05-18.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.