Cheapest
Average
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.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 25 m
Average
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
163 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Birmingham for London every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Distance | 100 miles (162 km) | |
Average bus duration | 3 h 20 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $9 (€8) | |
Bus frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus providers | Megabus, National Express or Flixbus |
Buses from Birmingham to London cover the 100 miles (162 km) long route taking on average 3 h 20 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express or Flixbus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $6 (€5), but the average price of bus tickets is $9 (€8).
Travel between Birmingham and London from $6 (€5) with Omio’s bus partners National Express and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.
National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Birmingham - London bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
The main provider of buses from Birmingham to London is National Express. Direct services from National Express are frequent, with two buses departing Birmingham's bus station per hour. The quickest journey is 2 hours 30 minutes, with the longest journey taking around 3 hours 35 minutes. Buses run from around 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. There are no changes required for this journey. The fastest journey time is approximately 2½ hours.
Average prices for buses from Birmingham to London when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€8 |
1 Day in Advance |
€6 |
1 Week in Advance |
€5 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€5 |
1 Month in Advance |
€4 |
3 Months in Advance |
€4 |
While taking a bus is slower than taking the train it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 2½ hours to arrive in London.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Birmingham to London buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
Birmingham is one of the largest cities in the UK and often referred to as being the center of England. There is plenty for any visitor to do here. A visit to the world famous Symphony Hall could be made as this is a large concert hall which hosts a variety of music ranging from jazz, classical and rock. The museum of Aston Hall and Blakesley Hall make for interesting visits. The Bullring provides visitors with ample shopping opportunities, with plenty of shops and some of the best shopping to be found in the UK outside of London.
The largest city in the UK and one of the most influential in the world, there is much to see and do, from museums and art galleries to music venues to sports grounds. There are the major London sights and icons to see such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square and the Tower of London. The capital is home to some world-class museums such as The British Museum, The Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum. For some evening entertainment, you could head to London's West End to watch a show or if you prefer there are many bars and clubs to explore.
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