London to Birmingham bus with National Express

Coaches from London to Birmingham

Making the journey by coach from London to Birmingham is a stress-free way of travelling the 126 miles between the two cities. There are up to ten or more departures a day every day of the week. All of these are direct and take between three and 3.5 hours depending on departure time and traffic conditions. The first coach leaves London Victoria Coach Station early in the morning. The last departure is late evening. All routes terminate at Birmingham Coach Station.

How long is the journey by bus from London to Birmingham?

All coaches from London to Birmingham are direct, with journey times that vary from three hours to 3.5 hours. The slightly longer journey time is for departures in peak times.

How many coaches are there from London to Birmingham?

There are up to ten coaches from London to Birmingham every day of the week. All of these are direct. The first departure from London Victoria Coach Station is in the early morning, with the last coach leaving late in the evening.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from London to Birmingham?

Departure bus station: London Victoria Coach Station. This large and busy terminus in central London is just a short walk away from London Victoria Train Station as well as tourist attractions. Together, the train and coach station is part of Transport for London's network of local and suburban trains, underground services and local buses. Facilities at London Victoria Coach Station include a taxi rank, car parking, a left-luggage office, waiting areas with seating, a ticket office, automated ticket machines, toilets, charging points, cash points, and public payphones. There are also kiosk shops including a newsagent and a selection of cafés. Further facilities and services can be found in the streets surrounding the coach station and at Victoria Train Station. There are accessible toilets at the coach station and step-free access to most areas.

Arrival bus station: Birmingham Coach Station. This is located on Mill Lane and is a walk of approximately ten minutes from there to the Bullring Shopping Centre and Birmingham New Street Train Station. Birmingham's local transport network is made up of local trains and buses as well as a tram service. Among the facilities at Birmingham Coach Station are car parking, a taxi rank, a ticket office and automated ticket machines, waiting areas, toilets, charging points, WiFi, cash points, public payphones, shops and cafés. Services for the disabled and passengers with limited mobility include quiet spaces, accessible toilets, assistive listening and step-free access to all areas.

Which coach providers travel from London to Birmingham?

Coaches from London to Birmingham are operated by National Express Coach Services. From its headquarters in Birmingham, the company provides a vast network of routes covering the whole of the United Kingdom.

National Express London to Birmingham

There are up to ten or more National Express coaches from London to Birmingham every day of the week. This timetable runs throughout the year except for Christmas Day. All routes are direct with departures starting in the early morning and continuing until late evening. Journey times are between three hours and 3.5 hours.

London to Birmingham Coach: Services on Board

Only Standard tickets are available on routes from London to Birmingham but individual seats can be reserved. National Express operates a fleet of modern and comfortable coaches with seats that have generous legroom and hand luggage space either underneath or in an overhead storage rack. Up to two suitcases per passenger (each weighing up to 20 kg) can also be stored in the hold of the coach. For an extra cost, foldable bicycles can be carried in the hold as well. Facilities in the coach include air-conditioning or heating, power outlets (on some coaches), WiFi and a toilet. While pets are not allowed on any National Express coach, certified service animals are welcome when travelling with their owners. There is space for one wheelchair at the front of the coach and an access lift on some newer coach models. The toilet, however, is not accessible to wheelchairs. The dedicated National Express Assisted Travel Team is always available online or by phone to offer advice and help.