Bournemouth to Birmingham bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bournemouth to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$43

Average price

$45

Fastest journey

4 h 25 m

Average duration

5 h 23 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

196 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bournemouth to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bournemouth to Birmingham will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Bournemouth for Birmingham on Sun, Jul 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 196 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 6 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.

National Express
11:10AM4h50
Bournemouth
04:00PMBirmingham
$431One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:00PM4h25
Bournemouth
07:25PMBirmingham
$431One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:35AM6h20
Bournemouth
08:55AMBirmingham
$451One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:00AM5h00
Bournemouth
01:00PMBirmingham
$461One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:50AM6h20
Bournemouth
11:10AMBirmingham
$471One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 121 miles (195 km)

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Bus
Train

€26

Average price

Cheapest

€111

Average price

6h 14m

Average total duration

5h 44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Bournemouth to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 12:28 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX035 · NX400
Delayed
2:20 AM 12:50 AMBournemouth, Coach Station
7h05
7:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX210
On time
4:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h10
9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h45
12:10 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway1 transfer
national_expressNX160
Delayed
7:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
4h30
12:30 PM 12:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX035 · NX210
On time
7:10 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h30
12:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h30
1:55 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
7h05
4:00 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway1 transfer
national_expressNX160
On time
10:10 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
4h50
3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX035 · NX550
On time
10:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h05
4:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX210
On time
12:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h15
5:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h55
6:05 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway1 transfer
national_expressNX160
On time
2:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
4h25
6:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h40
9:50 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX210
On time
3:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h55
9:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX550
On time
5:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h10
10:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX400
On time
6:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h00
12:15 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX210
On time
7:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h50
1:20 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Birmingham

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Buses from Bournemouth to Birmingham run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
121 miles (195 km)
Average bus duration
5h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
$13 (€10)
Buses per day
15
Direct buses
3
Fastest bus
4h 25m
First bus
01:32
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express and Megabus from Bournemouth to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham from Bournemouth from $16 (€13) with Omio’s bus partners National Express and Megabus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Birmingham from Bournemouth, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bournemouth to Birmingham bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $18
  • National Express frequency: 2 a day

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Popular bus stations from Bournemouth to Birmingham

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Birmingham
The major bus station for departures in Bournemouth is Bournemouth, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bournemouth, Coach Station for your trip from Bournemouth to Birmingham.
The major bus station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Coach Station for your trip to Birmingham from Bournemouth.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Mill Lane
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham, Coach Station
  • Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street

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