The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Ilford
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Ilford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Ilford will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 5 buses that leave Birmingham for Ilford on Mon, Jun 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 170 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
7:30 PM2h25Birmingham9:55 PMIlford$101One-way0 transfers
3:55 PM2h35Birmingham6:30 PMIlford$101One-way0 transfers
7:35 PM2h35Birmingham10:10 PMIlford$101One-way0 transfers
2:10 PM3h00Birmingham5:10 PMIlford$101One-way0 transfers
4:40 PM2h35Birmingham7:15 PMIlford$111One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM2h25Birmingham9:55 PMIlford$101One-way0 transfers
3:55 PM2h35Birmingham6:30 PMIlford$101One-way0 transfers
4:40 PM2h35Birmingham7:15 PMIlford$111One-way0 transfers
7:35 PM2h35Birmingham10:10 PMIlford$101One-way0 transfers
2:10 PM3h00Birmingham5:10 PMIlford$101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Ilford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Ilford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m 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 Ilford:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Ilford costing on average $86 (€71).
Other travel options to Ilford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $74 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€51). The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 27m 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 Megabus.
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.
Birmingham to Ilford Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
Birmingham to Ilford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Ilford buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 AM Birmingham | 2h35 | 10:35 AM Ilford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Birmingham | 3h00 | 11:30 AM Ilford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Birmingham | 2h20 | 12:20 AM Ilford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Birmingham to Ilford buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or National Express to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham to Ilford.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or National Express to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham to Ilford.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Ilford
Buses from Birmingham to Ilford run on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 47 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 47 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express from Birmingham to IlfordYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Ilford with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Ilford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Ilford 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 Ilford, 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 Ilford
Most Birmingham to Ilford buses use the Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Ilford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway from Birmingham city centre
Getting to Birmingham, Coach Station from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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