London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Showing times and prices for Dec 16

Cheapest price

$53

Average price

$69

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

3 h 54 m

Buses per day

27

Distance

161 km

Cheap tickets

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 $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.

Fast buses

Of the 27 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Birmingham New Street (BHM) on Tue, Dec 16, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Dec 16 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .

On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.

National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
13:404h45
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
18:25Birmingham, Coach Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA6 · NX590
07:204h50
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
12:10Birmingham, Coach Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
06:054h30
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
10:35Birmingham, Coach Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
02:456h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
09:10Birmingham, Coach Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
10:404h35
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
15:15Birmingham, Coach Station
$531One-way
1 transfer

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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 100 miles (161 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€48

Average price

4h 40m

Average total duration

4h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

Most popular bus company

CrossCountry

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Direct Options

Direct Options

London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM) Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:05
Arrival Time
05:05
Duration
4h00
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:45
Arrival Time
09:10
Duration
6h25
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:45
Arrival Time
10:30
Duration
5h45
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$91
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:05
Arrival Time
10:40
Duration
4h35
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15
Arrival Time
10:30
Duration
4h15
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:40
Arrival Time
12:00
Duration
5h20
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$104
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:00
Arrival Time
12:00
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$111
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:20
Arrival Time
12:10
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:40
Arrival Time
12:10
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00
Arrival Time
13:30
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:15
Arrival Time
13:45
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$54
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:10
Arrival Time
14:40
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Mon, Sat
Cheapest price
$47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:15
Arrival Time
16:15
Duration
6h00
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$96
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:40
Arrival Time
15:15
Duration
4h35
Departure days
Tue, Thu
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:30
Arrival Time
15:55
Duration
4h25
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:10
Arrival Time
16:45
Duration
4h35
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
13:15
Arrival Time
19:05
Duration
5h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$92
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
13:30
Arrival Time
16:55
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
13:40
Arrival Time
18:25
Duration
4h45
Departure days
Tue, Thu
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
14:40
Arrival Time
19:45
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
14:55
Arrival Time
21:25
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$88
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
15:15
Arrival Time
21:40
Duration
6h25
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
15:30
Arrival Time
20:00
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
15:40
Arrival Time
20:35
Duration
4h55
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
15:45
Arrival Time
21:30
Duration
5h45
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
16:05
Arrival Time
22:20
Duration
6h15
Departure days
Tue, Thu
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
17:15
Arrival Time
22:50
Duration
5h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$88
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
17:30
Arrival Time
21:40
Duration
4h10
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
17:40
Arrival Time
23:30
Duration
5h50
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
19:15
Arrival Time
02:45
Duration
7h30
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$100
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
19:25
Arrival Time
02:45
Duration
7h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$88
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
19:30
Arrival Time
23:35
Duration
4h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
19:55
Arrival Time
01:15
Duration
5h20
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
21:30
Arrival Time
01:20
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
22:00
Arrival Time
02:30
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$70
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
23:30
Arrival Time
05:00
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$60
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
23:50
Arrival Time
09:10
Duration
9h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$47

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, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 11:18 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX7775:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h10
9:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7777:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h05
11:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7779:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h50
1:20 AM Birmingham, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, December 16
national_expressNX7771:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h00
5:05 AM Birmingham, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA6 · NX4002:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h25
9:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX210
On time
4:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h45
10:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNXA6 · NX4006:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
10:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX210
On time
6:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h20
12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNXA6 · NX5907:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h50
12:10 PM Birmingham, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX7779:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
1:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX737 · NX5509:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
1:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX210
On time
10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h00
4:15 PM Birmingham, Hagley Road West
1 transfer
national_expressNXA6 · NX40010:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h35
3:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX77711:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h25
3:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727 · NX210
On time
1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h50
7:05 PM Birmingham, Hagley Road West
1 transfer
national_expressNX7771:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h25
4:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA6 · NX4001:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h45
6:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX210
On time
2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h30
9:25 PM Birmingham, Hagley Road West
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX4003:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h25
9:40 PM Birmingham, Hagley Road West1 transfer
national_expressNX7773:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
8:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA6 · NX5503:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h55
8:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX4004:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h15
10:20 PM Birmingham, Hagley Road West1 transfer
national_expressNX737 · NX422
On time
10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
2:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.

There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 4h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
100 miles (161 km)
Average bus duration
4h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
$26 (€21)
Buses per day
25
Direct buses
7
Fastest bus
4h 0m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
22:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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 $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 5m
Cheapest Price
$28 (€23)
National Express frequency
25 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) can start from as little as $33 (€26) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is $47 (€38); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time to Birmingham New Street (BHM) from London Stansted Airport (STN) is on average 3 h 10 min   for the 100 mile (161 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 2: 05AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 11: 40PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) without having to change trains with National Express. There are 7 direct buses from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services to Birmingham New Street (BHM) from London Stansted Airport (STN) to compare what amenities they may offer.
A trip to Birmingham New Street (BHM) from London Stansted Airport (STN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by bus is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) including taking a train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) depends on the bus company:
  • 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.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), follow these tips:

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  • Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!

    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
    Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
    • National Express
      • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
    Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
    • National Express
      • 10€ per additional bag.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
    You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with the following bus company: National Express
    Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with the following bus company: National Express.
    Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with the following bus company: National Express.

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