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Gunnersbury Museum
Local history museum in a historic Tudor manor, presenting Ealing’s past through domestic interiors, displays, and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
kr183
Average ticket price on Sep 18
kr272
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 18
15
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Southall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Southall will cost around kr272 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr183.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 15 buses from Birmingham to Southall, including 14 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 150 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Southall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr178 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 kr178, while a train costs an average of kr608.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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kr178 Average price Cheapest | kr608 Average price | kr451 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Southall:
A bus is kr430 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Southall costing on average kr608.
Other travel options to Southall take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
Tickets start at around kr178 compared to roughly kr451 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr272. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 11m 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, Megabus, 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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr135 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:08AM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr91 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:27PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr87 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Southall buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:25 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 11:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h20 | 12:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 2:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 3:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 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 | 5:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h20 | 8:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h40 | 2:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h20 | 4:20 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 | 2h20 | 5:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h30 | 6:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h30 | 7:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 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 | 2h35 | 9:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Southall run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr62 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price kr62 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Southall — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Southall trip today.
Local history museum in a historic Tudor manor, presenting Ealing’s past through domestic interiors, displays, and changing exhibitions.
Major contemporary art gallery and museum in west London, known for ambitious exhibitions, artist commissions, and public events.
National museum of musical instruments and mechanical music, housed in Kew Bridge with rare keyboards, automata, and performances.
Southall’s main commercial street, packed with shops, clothing stores, music, and festive atmosphere that defines the district’s identity.
Busy central market street known for textiles, jewellery, and vivid local street life, especially lively on weekends and festival periods.
Canal-side walking route offering boats, towpaths, and industrial heritage, ideal for quieter strolls away from the busy town centre.
Punjabi chole bhature is spicy chickpea curry with deep-fried bread, a beloved North Indian breakfast and lunch staple found all over Southall.
Amritsari fish is gram flour battered fish fried with Punjabi spices, a classic snack reflecting Southall’s strong Punjabi community roots.
Sarson da saag with makki di roti is mustard greens curry with corn flatbread, a traditional Punjabi winter dish strongly tied to home-style cooking.
Established upscale Indian restaurant brand associated with refined Punjabi cooking, stylish interiors, and special-occasion dining.
Long-running casual South Indian vegetarian restaurant known for dosas, thalis, and sweets in a busy, family-friendly setting.
Well-known Punjabi restaurant serving tandoori grills, curries, and hearty North Indian dishes in a lively, established setting.
Moderate for Greater London; Southall dining is often cheaper than central London, but hotels and transport are still London-priced.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Southall 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 Southall, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Southall buses use the Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Southall 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, 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 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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