London to Birmingham bus with National Express

Buses from London to Birmingham

Making the journey by bus from London to Birmingham is a stress-free way of traveling the 126 miles between the two cities. There are up to ten or more departures a day every day of the week. All of these are direct and take between three and 3.5 hours depending on departure time and traffic conditions. The first bus leaves London Victoria Bus Station early in the morning. The last departure is late evening. All routes terminate at Birmingham Bus Station.

How long is the journey by bus from London to Birmingham?

All buses from London to Birmingham are direct, with journey times that vary from three hours to 3.5 hours. The slightly longer journey time is for departures in peak times.

How many buses are there from London to Birmingham?

There are up to ten buses from London to Birmingham every day of the week. All of these are direct. The first departure from London Victoria Bus Station is in the early morning, with the last bus leaving late in the evening.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Birmingham?

Departure bus station: London Victoria Bus Station. This large and busy terminus in central London is just a short walk away from London Victoria Train Station as well as tourist attractions. Together, the train and bus station is part of Transport for London's network of local and suburban trains, underground services and local buses. Facilities at London Victoria Bus Station include a taxi rank, car parking, a left-luggage office, waiting areas with seating, a ticket office, automated ticket machines, bathrooms, charging points, cash points, and public payphones. There are also kiosk shops including a newsagent and a selection of cafés. Further facilities and services can be found in the streets surrounding the bus station and at Victoria Train Station. There are accessible bathrooms at the bus station and step-free access to most areas.

Arrival bus station: Birmingham Bus Station. This is located on Mill Lane and is a walk of approximately ten minutes from there to the Bullring Shopping center and Birmingham New Street Train Station. Birmingham's local transport network is made up of local trains and buses as well as a tram service. Among the facilities at Birmingham Bus Station are car parking, a taxi rank, a ticket office and automated ticket machines, waiting areas, bathrooms, charging points, WiFi, cash points, public payphones, shops and cafés. Services for the disabled and passengers with limited mobility include quiet spaces, accessible bathrooms, assistive listening and step-free access to all areas.

Which bus providers travel from London to Birmingham?

Buses from London to Birmingham are operated by National Express Bus Services. From its headquarters in Birmingham, the company provides a vast network of routes covering the whole of the United Kingdom.

National Express London to Birmingham

There are up to ten or more National Express buses from London to Birmingham every day of the week. This schedule runs throughout the year except for Christmas Day. All routes are direct with departures starting in the early morning and continuing until late evening. Journey times are between three hours and 3.5 hours.

London to Birmingham Bus: Services on Board

Only Standard tickets are available on routes from London to Birmingham but individual seats can be reserved. National Express operates a fleet of modern and comfortable buses with seats that have generous legroom and hand luggage space either underneath or in an overhead storage rack. Up to two suitcases per passenger (each weighing up to 20 kg) can also be stored in the hold of the Bus. For an extra cost, foldable bicycles can be carried in the hold as well. Facilities in the bus include air-conditioning or heating, power outlets (on some buses), WiFi and a toilet. While pets are not allowed on any National Express bus, certified service animals are welcome when traveling with their owners. There is space for one wheelchair at the front of the bus and an access lift on some newer bus models. The toilet, however, is not accessible to wheelchairs. The dedicated National Express Assisted Travel Team is always available online or by phone to offer advice and help.