- Must visit
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum with Pre-Raphaelite art, local history, and rotating exhibitions in a landmark civic building.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hendon to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hendon to Birmingham will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Hendon to Birmingham without transferring at least once.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hendon to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hendon to Birmingham:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hendon to Birmingham costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€24). The journey takes 3h 4m versus 1h 53m 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.
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 12:05AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 07:48AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 07:49AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 09:13AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 09:14AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:47AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h43 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 11:48AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 11:49AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 11:53AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 01:53PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 03:22PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 05:22PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 05:23PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 09:11PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator First Bus London | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
The table below shows live departures for Hendon to Birmingham buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA2 · NX421 | Delayed 5:55 PM 12:15 AMLondon, Golders Green Station | 4h45 | 5:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 · NX400 | Delayed 5:55 PM 4:10 AMLondon, Golders Green Station | 5h00 | 9:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 · NX707 | Delayed 5:55 PM 10:47 AMLondon, Golders Green Station | 4h43 | 5:10 PM 5:10 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX400 | 1:35 PM London, Golders Green Station | 2h40 | 4:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX541 | On time 1:40 PM London, Golders Green Station | 4h50 | 6:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA1 · NX541 | On time 2:00 PM London, Golders Green Station | 5h25 | 7:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX400 | 5:10 PM London, Golders Green Station | 2h45 | 7:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX400 | 6:45 PM London, Golders Green Station | 2h40 | 9:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX400 | 6:45 PM London, Golders Green Station | 3h00 | 9:45 PM Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX541 | On time 6:50 PM London, Golders Green Station | 3h40 | 10:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX541 | On time 7:40 PM London, Golders Green Station | 3h50 | 11:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX400 | 10:10 PM London, Golders Green Station | 2h15 | 12:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX422 | Delayed 5:15 AM 11:35 PMLondon, Golders Green Station | 2h55 | 2:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA2 · NX707 | On time 11:45 PM London, Golders Green Station | 5h10 | 4:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 7:48 AM Church End | 2h42 | 10:30 AM Birmingham | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:14 AM Church End | 2h56 | 12:10 PM Birmingham | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Hendon to Birmingham run on average 62 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 62 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
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 Pre-Raphaelite art, local history, and rotating exhibitions in a landmark civic building.
Family-friendly science museum with interactive galleries, a planetarium, and displays on industry and innovation.
Leading contemporary art gallery in Brindleyplace, known for ambitious exhibitions in a restored Victorian school building.
One of Birmingham's most photogenic canal hubs, popular for strolling, waterside views, and industrial heritage atmosphere.
Historic district known for independent workshops, heritage streetscapes, and a strong local creative identity.
Creative neighborhood famous for street art, warehouses, and a trendy atmosphere that is highly popular on social media.
Birmingham’s signature curry, cooked and served in a thin pressed-steel balti bowl. Developed by the city’s South Asian communities, it is one of the most iconic local dishes to try.
A traditional Black Country dish of seasoned meatballs, usually served with peas and gravy. It is a classic working-class meal closely associated with the Birmingham area.
Crunchy roasted pork rind snack long linked with pubs across the Black Country and Birmingham. Salty and rich, it is a very local bar snack.
Well-known casual spot celebrated for quality burgers, loaded fries, and craft beer in a lively, modern atmosphere.
Modern fine-dining restaurant known for creative tasting menus and theatrical presentation in a stylish city-centre setting.
Established upscale Indian restaurant serving refined North Indian dishes in elegant surroundings, popular for special occasions.
Moderate by UK standards. Chain cafes and pubs are affordable, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Service charge may be added in restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up taxis. Tipping in pubs and cafes is optional.
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Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham -> Birmingham New Street Station, Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hendon 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 Hendon to Birmingham buses use the London, Lithos Road to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. Use this guide to compare Hendon 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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