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Museum of Croydon
Museum and visitor centre at Britain’s first purpose-built airport, showcasing pioneering aviation history in the original terminal buildings.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Croydon will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 2 buses that leave Birmingham for Croydon on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 174 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, Aug 05 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m 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 to Croydon:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Croydon costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 53m by bus vs 2h 56m by car) and save roughly $64 compared to fuel and tolls ($11 vs $75). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Megabus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:01AM | Duration 4h01 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 07:46AM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 09:26AM | Duration 5h16 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:46AM | Duration 4h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:17AM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 10:09AM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:44AM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 4h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 11:33AM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:37AM | Duration 4h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:31AM | Duration 4h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:16PM | Duration 4h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 4h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:16PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 12:57PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:28PM | Duration 4h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:41PM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:31PM | Duration 4h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:29PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:52PM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:58PM | Duration 4h23 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:49PM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:36PM | Duration 4h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:38PM | Duration 4h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:23PM | Duration 3h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:09PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:46PM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Croydon buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:30 PM Birmingham | 2h25 | 9:55 PM Croydon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Birmingham | 2h25 | 10:25 PM Croydon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Croydon run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Croydon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Croydon trip today.
Museum and visitor centre at Britain’s first purpose-built airport, showcasing pioneering aviation history in the original terminal buildings.
Compact local museum telling Croydon’s story through art, objects, and archives, with engaging displays on people, design, and everyday life.
Artist-run gallery and studios in South Norwood presenting contemporary exhibitions, workshops, and community projects with a strong local following.
Large landscaped park with lakes, gardens, and a manor house museum, ideal for walks, family outings, and a break from the urban centre.
One of Croydon’s best-loved parks, known for lakes, mature trees, and broad open spaces that make it excellent for peaceful everyday walking.
Nature reserve and walking area with scenic ponds and woodland, offering a quieter side of Croydon and good birdwatching opportunities.
Pie and mash is a South London staple: minced beef pie with mashed potato and parsley liquor, long linked to working-class eating in nearby London districts.
Jellied eels are a historic Thames-side dish, served cold in savoury jelly. They are a classic traditional food of Greater London and old East End markets.
Fish and chips is a beloved British takeaway of battered fried fish with chips, widely eaten in Croydon and across London as a classic comfort meal.
Refined modern British dining in a polished setting, known for seasonal tasting and à la carte menus from a respected local fine dining team.
Stylish independent restaurant serving creative small plates and modern European dishes in central Croydon with a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.
Popular gastropub in South Croydon serving British pub classics, Sunday roasts and drinks in a friendly, traditional local setting.
Moderate for Greater London: hotels and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local transit and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Croydon, Park Lane (Fairfield Halls) -> East Croydon Station, Croydon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Croydon 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 Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Croydon buses use the Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Croydon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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