How much is the bus ticket from London to Birkenhead?

The cheapest coach tickets from London to Birkenhead start from €16. The average price for this route is around €31. 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 Birkenhead?

The average bus journey time from London to Birkenhead is 6h 45m, covering a distance of 288 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 15m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the London to Birkenhead route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from London to Birkenhead at 16:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

A bus journey from London to Birkenhead produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from London to Birkenhead from €17 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Birkenhead on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	05:45	Hamilton Square	Cheapest
Bus	23:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 15m	05:45	Hamilton Square	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	05:45	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	23:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 15m	05:45	Hamilton Square	No tags

Next departures from London to Birkenhead on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	05:45	Hamilton Square	Cheapest
Bus	23:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 15m	05:45	Hamilton Square	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	05:45	Hamilton Square	No tags

Next departures from London to Birkenhead on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	Cheapest
Bus	23:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 15m	05:45	Hamilton Square	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	05:45	Hamilton Square	No tags

Next departures from London to Birkenhead on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	Cheapest
Bus	23:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 15m	05:45	Hamilton Square	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	05:45	Hamilton Square	No tags

Next departures from London to Birkenhead on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	Cheapest
Bus	23:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 15m	05:45	Hamilton Square	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	05:45	Hamilton Square	No tags

Next departures from London to Birkenhead on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	Cheapest
Bus	23:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 15m	05:45	Hamilton Square	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	23:35	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	05:45	Hamilton Square	No tags

Next departures from London to Birkenhead on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 50m	23:20	Hamilton Square	Cheapest
Bus	23:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 15m	05:45	Hamilton Square	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 50m	23:20	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 50m	23:20	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	05:45	Hamilton Square	No tags

Next departures from London to Birkenhead on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 50m	23:20	Hamilton Square	Cheapest
Bus	23:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 15m	05:45	Hamilton Square	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 50m	23:20	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 50m	23:20	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	05:45	Hamilton Square	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from London to Birkenhead

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birkenhead. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just €23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage duration

287 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€16 - €65	Average duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€23 - €43	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Birkenhead?

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
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
New Cross Gate
263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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Stops in Birkenhead

A
Birkenhead Bus Stop
Europa Boulevard (opp Conway Park Stn), Birkenhead CH41
B
Liverpool Stena Line Terminal
12 Quays Terminal, Tower Road, Birkenhead CH41 1FE, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,870 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29870 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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at €16

National Express London Birkenhead recent customer reviews

Best ever nice people nice clean coach. Had great time

Elodie K.

15 October 2018

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Birkenhead

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 Birkenhead?
The cheapest coach tickets from London to Birkenhead start from €16. The average price for this route is around €31. 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 Birkenhead?
The average bus journey time from London to Birkenhead is 6h 45m, covering a distance of 288 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 15m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the London to Birkenhead route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Birkenhead?
The earliest bus departs from London to Birkenhead at 16:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Birkenhead?
A bus journey from London to Birkenhead produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/01

€29

24/01

€29

Today

€36

26/01

€26

27/01

€23

28/01

€26

29/01

€26

30/01

€26

The cheapest trip from London to Birkenhead was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of €23

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

You can expect to pay from €23 to €61 for a bus ticket from London to Birkenhead based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €23, which is on 2026-01-27.