- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors and one of London’s essential cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to London Heathrow Airport will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 4 buses that leave Birmingham International Airport for London Heathrow Airport on Wed, May 27, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham International Airport to London Heathrow Airport:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham International Airport to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $95 (€77).
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $57 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to London Heathrow Airport buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h00 | 5:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h20 | 5:45 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX230 | 4:05 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h55 | 7:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX210 | 4:05 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h55 | 6:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 4:05 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h15 | 6:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h00 | 6:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h20 | 6:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX240 | 5:20 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 3h35 | 8:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX210 | 5:20 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h00 | 7:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 5:20 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h20 | 7:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h00 | 7:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h20 | 8:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 6:50 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h10 | 9:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 6:50 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h30 | 9:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h30 | 10:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h05 | 9:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX230 | 8:15 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h55 | 11:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX210 | 8:15 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h25 | 10:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 8:15 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h05 | 10:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h20 | 11:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h00 | 11:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h20 | 11:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX230 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 3h40 | 1:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX210 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h00 | 11:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 11:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h00 | 1:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 11:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h20 | 1:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 12:55 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h25 | 3:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 12:55 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h05 | 3:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX240 | 12:55 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 3h05 | 4:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX210 | 2:50 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h20 | 5:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 2:50 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h00 | 4:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX230 | 2:50 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h50 | 5:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX210 | 4:35 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h35 | 7:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 4:35 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h15 | 6:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 · NX231 | 5:00 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 5h30 | 10:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX210 | 6:20 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h10 | 8:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NXN40 | 6:20 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 6h05 | 12:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX210 | 6:20 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h30 | 8:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX424 | 11:40 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 5h50 | 5:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Birmingham International Airport to London Heathrow Airport run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of London Heathrow Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Heathrow Airport trip today.
World-famous museum with collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors and one of London’s essential cultural stops.
Major art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces by Van Gogh, Turner, da Vinci, and Monet. Ideal for seeing European painting highlights in one place.
Leading modern and contemporary art gallery in a former power station on the Thames. Known for blockbuster exhibitions and strong permanent displays.
Lively district known for street performers, historic market buildings, shopping, and easy access to theaters. One of central London’s most visited areas.
Popular riverside walking area with major views, cultural venues, and bridges linking key sights. Excellent for a classic London stroll.
Central public square framed by major institutions and monuments. A classic meeting point and gateway to the West End.
Britain’s classic pub dish of battered white fish with thick-cut chips, often served with mushy peas and tartar sauce.
A traditional cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast; a staple of English cafes and hotels.
A classic British roast dinner with roasted meat, potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding, especially associated with pubs.
Upscale airport dining spot specializing in smoked salmon, seafood, and Champagne, with a sleek bar atmosphere.
Well-known airport restaurant in Terminal 5 serving modern British and European dishes in a polished, traveler-friendly setting.
Established Heston Blumenthal venue in Terminal 2 known for refined British comfort food, including fish and chips and wood-fired pizza.
Heathrow is pricey for food and drinks. Airport meals and coffee cost more than in many UK town centres.
Service is often included at airport restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is usual for table service. No tip needed for fast food or coffee stands; round up taxis if desired.
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London Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 -> Paddington Station, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham International Airport to London Heathrow Airport 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 Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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