What is the travel distance from London to Birkenhead?

About 178 miles (288 km) separate London and Birkenhead.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Birkenhead?

The majority of buses traveling from London to Birkenhead start their journey at Victoria Coach Station and wind up at Birkenhead Bus Stop. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus London to Birkenhead from $11 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for London to Birkenhead on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	5:45am	Hamilton Square	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 15m	5:45am	Hamilton Square	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	5:45am	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	5:45am	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 15m	5:45am	Hamilton Square	No tags

Next departures for London to Birkenhead on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	5:45am	Hamilton Square	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 15m	5:45am	Hamilton Square	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	11:35pm	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	7h 5m	11:35pm	Hamilton Square	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	5:45am	Hamilton Square	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from London to Birkenhead

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birkenhead. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

178 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $68	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $43	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29720 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $13

National Express London Birkenhead recent customer reviews

Best ever nice people nice clean coach. Had great time

Elodie K.

October 15, 2018

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in London and Birkenhead?

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Finchley Road

C - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

D - Earl's Court

E - London Elephant & Castle

F - Old Kent Rd

Stops in Birkenhead

A - Birkenhead Bus Stop

B - Liverpool Stena Line Terminal

Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Birkenhead by bus

What is the travel distance from London to Birkenhead?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Birkenhead?

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

$11

11/18

$14

Today

$14

11/20

$26

11/21

$11

11/22

$11

11/23

No data

11/24

$14

The cheapest trip from London to Birkenhead was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $11

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 $11 to $66 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 $11 which is on 2025-11-21.