- Must visit
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum with fine art, the Staffordshire Hoard, and important local history collections in a landmark civic building.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
5 h 29 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 6 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Birmingham on Sun, May 31, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 5 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 9 h 5 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 train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m 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 London Stansted Airport to Birmingham:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham costing on average $55 (€44).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€36) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 3h 28m versus 2h 22m 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 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Birmingham buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX737 · NX541 | 2:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h05 | 7:05 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX541 | 5:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 9:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX541 | On time 5:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h50 | 11:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX422 | 10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 2:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX421 | On time 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h30 | 5:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX400 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 9h05 | 8:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 1:05 AM London Stansted Airport | 4h00 | 5:05 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 AM London Stansted Airport | 4h15 | 9:30 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€22) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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