- Must visit
York Castle Museum
Social history museum in the former prison complex, famous for recreated Victorian streets and everyday life displays.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to York will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to York without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX133 · YC843
NX131 · YC840
NX133 · YC843
NX134 · NX561
NX183 · YC840
NX131 · YC843
NX131 · YC843
NX131 · YC840Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 York:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to York costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€18) compared to roughly $57 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 4h 19m 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 National Express.
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 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:53PM | Duration 5h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:53PM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:51PM | Duration 5h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:42PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:42PM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:32PM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:22PM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:32PM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:22PM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 9h31 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to York buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX131 · YC840 | On time 6:15 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h00 | 11:15 AM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX183 · YC840 | Delayed 11:00 AM 7:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 5h55 | 1:25 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · YC840 | On time 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h55 | 2:25 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · YC843 | On time 11:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h49 | 3:49 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX183 · YC840 | On time 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h35 | 4:35 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX133 · YC843 | 1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h05 | 6:05 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · YC843 | On time 2:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h10 | 7:40 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h15 | 10:30 PM York, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX561 | On time 5:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h10 | 9:40 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · YC843 | On time 6:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h07 | 11:22 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h00 | 1:30 AM York, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
NX134 · NX561 | 7:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h50 | 12:20 AM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX180 · YC840 | 10:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 9h31 | 8:01 AM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Birmingham to York run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:28, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 1:28 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of York — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect York trip today.
Social history museum in the former prison complex, famous for recreated Victorian streets and everyday life displays.
Immersive archaeology attraction built around Viking-age remains, one of York’s signature experiences.
National collection of historic locomotives and railway engineering, widely regarded as one of York’s top free attractions.
York’s most famous medieval street, known for overhanging timber buildings and constant visitor interest.
Central riverside gardens with abbey ruins, lawns, and one of the city’s best places for a relaxed historic walk.
Green space beside York Minster offering classic cathedral views and a quieter break from the busy centre.
The county’s best-known speciality, a baked batter pudding traditionally served with roast beef and gravy in Yorkshire Sunday lunches.
A classic Yorkshire Sunday roast of beef, roast potatoes, vegetables, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding; deeply associated with the region.
Cured ham traditionally linked to York, known for its mild flavour and historic association with the city’s butchery and curing trade.
Established fine dining restaurant from Tommy Banks, focused on seasonal tasting menus and refined Yorkshire produce.
Well-known riverside restaurant serving modern British food with strong Yorkshire ingredients in an elegant but relaxed setting.
Popular steak and cocktail venue known for quality meat, polished service, and a stylish brasserie atmosphere near the city walls.
Moderate by UK standards. Pub meals and attractions are manageable, but hotels and weekend dining cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafés, pubs, and for hotel staff.
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