The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 15
€12
Average ticket price on Sep 15
€48
Fastest journey on Sep 15
3 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
3 h 21 m
Buses on Sep 15
33
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Birmingham International Airport will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 33 buses from London to Birmingham International Airport, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 152 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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.
FlixBus2:00 PM3h35London, Victoria Coach Station5:35 PMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)€121One-way0 transfers
NX400 · NX7777:30 AM4h25London, Victoria Coach Station11:55 AMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)€171One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX7078:30 PM4h00London, Victoria Coach Station12:30 AMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)€351One-way1 transfer
NX421 · NX7772:00 AM4h10London, Victoria Coach Station6:10 AMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)€401One-way1 transfer
NX025 · NX2106:00 PM3h50London, Victoria Coach Station9:50 PMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)€421One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX2106:30 AM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station9:45 AMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)€571One-way1 transfer
NX025 · NX21010:00 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station1:15 AMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)€421One-way1 transfer
NX030 · NX21010:00 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station1:15 AMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)€421One-way1 transfer
NX467 · NX21011:30 PM3h25London, Victoria Coach Station2:55 AMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)€471One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:00 PM3h35London, Victoria Coach Station5:35 PMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)€121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €39, while a bus costs an average of €45.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m 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 to Birmingham International Airport:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Birmingham International Airport costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Birmingham International Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 3h 2m versus 2h 23m 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, Megabus.
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 to Birmingham International Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Live departures
London to Birmingham International Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Birmingham International Airport buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX030 · NX210 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:15 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX210 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:15 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX467 · NX210 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 2:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX444 · NX210 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 2:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
NX421 · NX777 | 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 6:10 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX210 | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 9:45 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX210 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 10:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX444 · NX210 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 10:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX777 | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 11:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX210 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 12:45 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h25 | 2:45 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX210 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 2:45 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX210 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 2:45 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX444 · NX210 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 2:45 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | 11:50 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h15 | 4:05 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · NX210 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 4:05 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX210 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 4:05 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | 1:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h40 | 6:00 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 5:35 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX210 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 6:00 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX444 · NX210 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 6:00 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX210 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 7:20 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX410 · NX210 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 7:20 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX210 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 7:20 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX210 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 7:20 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 7:20 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · NX210 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 7:20 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX210 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 8:45 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 8:45 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · NX210 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 8:45 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX210 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 9:50 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 9:50 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 11:40 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX707 | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 12:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Birmingham International Airport
Buses from London to Birmingham International Airport run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 10:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London to Birmingham International AirportYou can travel by bus between London to Birmingham International Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Birmingham International Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Birmingham International Airport 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 International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Birmingham International Airport
Most London to Birmingham International Airport buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Birmingham International Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Baker Street Station from London city centre
London, Baker Street Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Baker Street Station bus station facilities and services
London, Baker Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London, Baker Street Station. ATMs are available at London, Baker Street Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Baker Street Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Baker Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Baker Street Station: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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