The cheapest and fastest buses from London Paddington (PAD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 3 buses that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) on Thu, Jan 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 08 the direct buses cover the 159 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Thu, Jan 08 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 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.






Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Paddington (PAD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Paddington (PAD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:41AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:36AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:36AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:31PM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:47PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 4h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:06PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:16PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h14 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:16PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 5h39 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:41PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h19 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 4h56 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) buses for today, Wednesday, January 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA2 · NX421 | 11:41 PM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) | 5h19 | 5:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX707 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h56 | 4:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, January 8 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h25 | 10:25 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h59 | 10:59 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h50 | 1:35 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from London Paddington (PAD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Buses from London Paddington (PAD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 08:00 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, Metroline Travel from London Paddington (PAD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)You can travel by bus between London Paddington (PAD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with Megabus, National Express, Metroline Travel for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Paddington (PAD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
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