The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 8 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Birmingham New Street (BHM) on Wed, Jun 17, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 4 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.
8:00 AM4h30London Stansted Airport12:30 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$291One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM4h30London Stansted Airport1:30 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$301One-way0 transfers
5:05 AM4h30London Stansted Airport9:35 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$331One-way0 transfers
1:40 PM4h45London Stansted Airport6:25 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$371One-way0 transfers
7:25 PM4h34London Stansted Airport11:59 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$381One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM4h30London Stansted Airport1:30 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$301One-way0 transfers
5:05 AM4h30London Stansted Airport9:35 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$331One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM4h30London Stansted Airport12:30 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$291One-way0 transfers
7:25 PM4h34London Stansted Airport11:59 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$381One-way0 transfers
1:40 PM4h45London Stansted Airport6:25 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m 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 New Street (BHM):
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $56 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 4h 11m versus 2h 26m 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.
London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 4h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM) buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX737 · NX541 | On time 2:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h15 | 7:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX210 | 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h10 | 12:35 AM Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX422 | On time 10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 2:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
![]() | 5:05 AM London Stansted Airport | 4h30 | 9:35 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 26 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, 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 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM)You can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with National Express for as low as $23 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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