The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to London
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
78
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to London will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 78 buses that leave Birmingham for London on Wed, Apr 01, 75 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 01 the direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Wed, Apr 01 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.
FlixBus03:00PM4h10Birmingham07:10PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus03:00PM3h35Birmingham06:35PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus08:35PM3h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:35PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus07:00PM2h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway09:55PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus03:30PM2h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway06:05PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus07:00PM2h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway09:25PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus08:00PM2h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway10:25PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus06:30PM2h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway08:55PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus02:10PM2h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway04:35PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus07:30PM2h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway09:55PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 163 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to London buses for today, Tuesday, March 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX550 | Delayed 5:05 PM 8:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 11:35 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX551 | 9:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h40 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 1:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h00 | 2:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 | Delayed 5:05 PM 12:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 2:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 3:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX409 | 12:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 3:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 3:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h45 | 3:55 PM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h00 | 4:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 | Delayed 5:05 PM 2:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 5:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 5:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 5:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX590 | On time 4:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 7:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 6:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 7:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h05 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h30 | 7:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 7:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h40 | 8:10 PM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h55 | 8:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 | On time 5:50 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h55 | 8:55 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 8:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h55 | 9:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 8:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 | On time 8:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 11:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h20 | 11:20 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h45 | 11:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX035 | Delayed 11:50 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 9:00 AM 9:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, April 1 | |||||
NX210 · NX025 | On time 1:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX444 | 1:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h35 | 5:05 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h15 | 4:45 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h00 | 4:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h45 | 4:45 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h15 | 5:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX423 | On time 2:15 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX424 | 2:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 5:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX422 | 2:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 6:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX421 | 4:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 7:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX400 | Delayed 7:30 AM 4:20 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 10:30 AM 10:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX400 | Delayed 7:30 AM 5:05 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 10:30 AM 10:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Birmingham | 3h50 | 9:20 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Birmingham | 3h15 | 8:45 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX400 | Delayed 7:30 AM 5:45 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 10:30 AM 10:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 8:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 9:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 9:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 10:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h00 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h45 | 10:15 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX400 | On time 7:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h00 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 9:55 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 | 8:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 11:35 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 11:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 10:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX400 | On time 9:15 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 12:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX400 | On time 10:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX400 | On time 1:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 4:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX400 | On time 3:10 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 6:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX400 | On time 4:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 7:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX400 | On time 6:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX400 | On time 7:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to London
Buses from Birmingham to London run on average 66 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 62 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 163 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 163 km |
Average bus duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 66 |
Direct buses 62 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Birmingham to LondonYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to London with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to London by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Birmingham to 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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