- Must visit
National Maritime Museum
Leading maritime museum with historic ships, global trade stories, and family-friendly interactive galleries.
Cheapest price on Sep 07
$23
Average ticket price on Sep 07
$39
Fastest journey on Sep 07
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
2 h 19 m
Buses on Sep 07
50
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Longford will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Mon, Sep 07, we found 50 buses from Birmingham to Longford, including 43 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 07 the direct buses cover the 149 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Mon, Sep 07 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.
NX210
NX541 · NX035
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX541 · NX032
NX400 · NX444
NX424
NX210
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $121.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Longford:
A bus is $86 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Longford costing on average $121 (€98).
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $140 (€113) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $105 (€85). The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 0m 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 FlixBus, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Longford buses for today, Sunday, September 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX541 · NX035 | 6:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h55 | 11:40 PM Longford | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX032 | 6:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h55 | 11:40 PM Longford | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX444 | 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h30 | 12:10 AM Longford | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX467 | 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h30 | 12:10 AM Longford | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX035 | 9:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h05 | 1:05 AM Longford | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX032 | 9:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h05 | 1:05 AM Longford | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h00 | 2:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h40 | 2:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 7 | |||||
NX210 | 12:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h20 | 2:50 AM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h20 | 4:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h40 | 4:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 2:05 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h20 | 4:25 AM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Birmingham | 2h20 | 5:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 5:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h45 | 5:45 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX424 | 3:15 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h15 | 5:30 AM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 3:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h20 | 6:00 AM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h50 | 6:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h30 | 6:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 4:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h25 | 7:20 AM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h50 | 8:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h30 | 7:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX410 | 6:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 8:35 AM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 6:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 9:00 AM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Birmingham | 3h20 | 9:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h00 | 10:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 9:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 7:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 10:20 AM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h55 | 11:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 11:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 9:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h40 | 12:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h20 | 12:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX410 | 10:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h25 | 1:00 PM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 11:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h30 | 1:30 PM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 2:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h45 | 2:35 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 12:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 3:00 PM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX409 | 1:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h30 | 3:45 PM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h50 | 4:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 3:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 2:20 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h30 | 4:50 PM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h40 | 5:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h20 | 4:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 6:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h55 | 6:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 4:05 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 6:50 PM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 | 5:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:30 PM Longford | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h20 | 8:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h40 | 8:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Longford run on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 41 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 92 miles (149 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 92 miles (149 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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Discover the best of Longford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Longford trip today.
Leading maritime museum with historic ships, global trade stories, and family-friendly interactive galleries.
World-class art museum in Greenwich with British masterpieces housed in a grand historic building.
Large aviation museum beside Heathrow covering civil aviation history with aircraft and archival displays.
Expansive royal park with deer, sweeping landscapes, and famous views toward St Paul’s Cathedral.
Renowned botanic garden with glasshouses, treetop walks, and one of the world’s great plant collections.
Historic riverside meadow by the Thames, popular for walks, rowing views, and a tranquil village setting.
A flaky pastry pie filled with minced beef, potato, onion and swede. It is a classic comfort food across England and common in pubs and bakeries near London.
Beer-battered white fish with chips, often served with mushy peas. It is one of Britain’s best-known takeaway meals and a staple around Greater London.
Sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. This hearty pub dish is a long-standing English favourite, especially for a casual evening meal.
Reliable pub near Heathrow serving British classics, grills and drinks in a relaxed setting popular with travellers and locals.
Smart hotel restaurant at Sofitel Heathrow with contemporary British and European cooking in a polished, quieter atmosphere.
Established steakhouse at Heathrow offering steaks, burgers and cocktails in an upscale but approachable setting for travellers.
Moderate for the UK. Airport-area lodging can raise costs, but casual dining, local transit, and everyday purchases are similar to nearby London outskirts.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually just small change.
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Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 -> Longford, Heathrow Terminal 5
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Longford 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 Longford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Longford buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Longford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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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