Bus from London to Birmingham: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Birmingham on 10 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National ExpressBus
    		Victoria Coach Station
    		Coach StationCheapest
    FlixbusBus
    		London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
    		Great Charles Street QueenswayFastest
    National ExpressBus
      		Victoria Coach Station
      		Coach StationNo tags
      FlixbusBus
      		Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
      		Great Charles Street QueenswayNo tags
      MegabusBus
        		Finchley Road
        		Brunel StreetNo tags

        Last refresh of the prices: Today at 22:36 GMT.

        Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Birmingham

        We recommend carpooling

        Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        3carpool per day
        2h 20mAverage duration
        101 milesDistance
        7kgCO₂ emissions
        Bus
        		Average price£7 - £88Average duration3h 30m
        4kg CO₂e
        Train
        		Average price£11 - £179Average duration1h 59m
        4kg CO₂e
        Carpool
        		Average price£7 - £26Average duration2h 20m
        7kg CO₂e

        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.

        1. How much is the bus ticket from London to Birmingham?

          The cheapest coach tickets from London to Birmingham start from £7. The average price for this route is around £13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

        2. How long is the bus journey from London to Birmingham?

          The average bus journey time from London to Birmingham is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 95 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 20m and is operated by National Express.

        3. Which bus companies service the London to Birmingham route?

          Several major bus companies operate on this route with 139 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK, The Airline.

        4. 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.

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

          A bus journey from London to Birmingham produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

        6. Which is the best bus company from London to Birmingham?

          According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is The Airline, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 310 reviews.

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

          Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company The Airline has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

        8. 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 The Airline, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

        9. 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 The Airline, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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
        07/12
        £8
        08/12
        £9
        Today
        £9
        10/12
        £8
        11/12
        £7
        12/12
        £8
        13/12
        £8
        14/12
        £8
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Birmingham was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £7

        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 £7 to £62 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 £7, which is on 2025-12-11.

        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.

        What's the cheapest way to go from London to Birmingham?

        busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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