The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to London
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Buses per day
72
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to London will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $12.
Of the 72 buses that leave Birmingham for London every day 69 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Birmingham to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 163 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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$13 Average Price Cheapest | $37 Average Price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Birmingham to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to London coaches for today, Wednesday, 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX210 · NX444 | 2:00 am Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 5:50 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX030 | 2:00 am Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 5:50 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 2:30 am Birmingham | 3h35 | 6:05 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 am Birmingham | 3h15 | 5:45 am London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 am Birmingham | 3h00 | 5:30 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 am Birmingham | 3h25 | 6:25 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 am Birmingham | 2h55 | 5:55 am London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX423 | 3:15 am Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 6:50 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX424 | Delayed 3:25 am Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 11:30 pm 11:30 pmLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX422 | 3:25 am Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 6:50 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 am Birmingham | 3h10 | 8:00 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 am Birmingham | 2h35 | 7:25 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX421 | 5:10 am Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 8:40 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | Delayed 9:25 pm 5:20 amBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 6:00 pm 6:00 pmLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | Delayed 9:25 pm 6:05 amBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 6:00 pm 6:00 pmLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 am Birmingham | 3h15 | 9:45 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 am Birmingham | 3h50 | 10:20 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | Delayed 9:25 pm 6:45 amBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 6:00 pm 6:00 pmLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 am Birmingham | 2h35 | 10:35 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 am Birmingham | 3h10 | 11:10 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 am Birmingham | 2h35 | 11:05 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 am Birmingham | 3h10 | 11:40 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 am Birmingham | 2h55 | 11:25 am London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 | Delayed 11:50 am 9:00 amBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 5:00 pm 5:00 pmLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 am Birmingham | 3h10 | 12:10 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 am Birmingham | 2h35 | 11:35 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 am Birmingham | 2h35 | 12:35 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 am Birmingham | 3h10 | 1:10 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | Delayed 9:25 pm 10:15 amBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 6:00 pm 6:00 pmLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX551 | 10:40 am Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h40 | 2:20 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 am Birmingham | 2h35 | 2:05 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 am Birmingham | 3h10 | 2:40 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | Delayed 9:25 pm 11:45 amBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 6:00 pm 6:00 pmLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 pm Birmingham | 2h30 | 2:30 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 pm Birmingham | 3h05 | 3:05 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 | Delayed 1:00 pm Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 5:00 pm 5:00 pmLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 pm Birmingham | 3h10 | 4:10 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 pm Birmingham | 2h35 | 3:35 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX409 | 1:15 pm Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 4:50 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 pm Birmingham | 2h50 | 4:50 pm London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 pm Birmingham | 3h05 | 5:05 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 pm Birmingham | 2h30 | 4:30 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | Delayed 9:25 pm 2:30 pmBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 6:00 pm 6:00 pmLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 | On time 3:00 pm Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 6:35 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | Delayed 9:25 pm 4:10 pmBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 7:20 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 pm Birmingham | 3h10 | 8:10 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX590 | 5:00 pm Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 8:20 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 pm Birmingham | 2h35 | 7:35 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | Delayed 9:25 pm 5:45 pmBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 8:50 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 pm Birmingham | 3h05 | 9:00 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 pm Birmingham | 2h30 | 8:25 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 pm Birmingham | 2h45 | 9:15 pm London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 pm Birmingham | 3h00 | 9:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 pm Birmingham | 2h30 | 9:00 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 | On time 6:50 pm Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 10:00 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 pm Birmingham | 2h55 | 9:55 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 pm Birmingham | 2h25 | 9:25 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 pm Birmingham | 2h55 | 10:25 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 pm Birmingham | 2h25 | 9:55 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | Delayed 9:25 pm 7:40 pmBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h00 | 10:40 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 pm Birmingham | 2h50 | 10:50 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 pm Birmingham | 2h25 | 10:25 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | Delayed 9:25 pm 8:45 pmBirmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 11:35 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 | On time 9:30 pm Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 12:50 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 pm Birmingham | 2h20 | 12:20 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 pm Birmingham | 2h45 | 12:45 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX210 · NXA40 | 12:50 am Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 4:50 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to London
Buses from Birmingham to London run on average 64 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 61 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 163 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 163 km |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 64 |
Direct buses 61 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Birmingham to LondonYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to London with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as $9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Birmingham, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway, Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) and Birmingham, Brunel Street. When arriving in London, you can end your trip in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Golders Green Station and Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located away from the city centre.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Birmingham to London, follow these tips:
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal on the ground floor.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
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