- Must visit
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum with fine art, local history, and the renowned Pre-Raphaelite collection in a landmark civic building.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gravesend to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gravesend to Birmingham will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 3 buses that leave Gravesend for Birmingham on Fri, Jul 10, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct buses cover the 194 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to Birmingham:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gravesend to Birmingham costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Gravesend to Birmingham buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:10 PM Gravesend | 2h25 | 2:35 PM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Gravesend | 2h45 | 12:15 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 PM Gravesend | 2h20 | 1:45 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gravesend to Birmingham run on average 39 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 36 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 120 miles (194 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 120 miles (194 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Birmingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Birmingham trip today.
Major city museum with fine art, local history, and the renowned Pre-Raphaelite collection in a landmark civic building.
Family-friendly science museum with interactive galleries, industrial heritage displays, and a planetarium at Millennium Point.
Leading contemporary art gallery in Brindleyplace, known for ambitious exhibitions in a restored neo-gothic school building.
Historic district of workshops, heritage buildings, independent businesses, and creative spaces, ideal for walking and photography.
Picturesque canal junction that has become a popular social-media backdrop, especially at sunset and in the evening.
Canalside mixed-use area with modern architecture, waterside walks, and easy access to major cultural attractions.
Birmingham’s signature curry, cooked and served in a thin pressed-steel balti bowl. It reflects the city’s strong South Asian culinary heritage, especially around the Balti Triangle.
A Black Country classic of seasoned meatballs traditionally served with peas and gravy. It is closely associated with the industrial Midlands and local pub cooking.
A crunchy pub snack made from roasted pork rind, strongly linked with the Black Country near Birmingham. It is a staple with beer in traditional pubs.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant serving modern Indian cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant atmosphere and one of Birmingham’s best-known destination restaurants.
Well-known modern restaurant offering creative tasting menus in a dark, stylish setting. Popular for inventive cooking and a special-occasion experience.
Established city-centre seafood restaurant known for oysters, British fish dishes, and a polished but relaxed brasserie feel.
Moderate for UK city travel. Budget eats are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. No tip is expected for counter service, though small change is appreciated.
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Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham -> Birmingham New Street Station, Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gravesend to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gravesend to Birmingham buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham, Coach Station. Use this guide to compare Gravesend and Birmingham 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.
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