- Must visit
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum with fine art, local history, and the renowned Pre-Raphaelite collection in a landmark civic building.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newport to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Birmingham will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 11 buses that leave Newport for Birmingham on Sun, Jul 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 125 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.
NX216 · NX100
NX216 · NX100
NX202 · NX100
NX202 · NX100
NX202 · NX101
NX111
NX111
NX112
NX111
NX111Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Birmingham:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Birmingham costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $45 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 3h 0m versus 1h 59m 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, FlixBus.
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 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Birmingham buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX202 · NX106 | Delayed 12:05 PM 3:10 AMNewport, Kingsway | 4h30 | 7:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX100 | Delayed 12:05 PM 5:10 AMNewport, Kingsway | 4h20 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Newport, Queensway | 3h10 | 9:55 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX101 | Delayed 12:05 PM 7:10 AMNewport, Kingsway | 3h50 | 11:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX111 | 10:25 AM Newport, Kingsway | 2h05 | 12:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX112 | 11:50 AM Newport, Kingsway | 2h10 | 2:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX111 | 1:15 PM Newport, Kingsway | 2h15 | 3:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX111 | 2:15 PM Newport, Kingsway | 2h15 | 4:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX100 | On time 3:35 PM Newport, Kingsway | 3h40 | 7:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Newport, Queensway | 3h40 | 8:15 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX111 | 6:00 PM Newport, Kingsway | 2h00 | 8:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 · NX100 | On time 6:50 PM Newport, Kingsway | 5h05 | 11:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Newport, Queensway | 2h10 | 9:10 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 · NX100 | On time 10:35 PM Newport, Kingsway | 5h00 | 3:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
NX202 · NX106 | 3:10 AM Newport, Kingsway | 4h30 | 7:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX100 | 5:10 AM Newport, Kingsway | 4h20 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Newport to Birmingham run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (125 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 77 miles (125 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Birmingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Birmingham trip today.
Major city museum with fine art, local history, and the renowned Pre-Raphaelite collection in a landmark civic building.
Family-friendly science museum with interactive galleries, industrial heritage displays, and a planetarium at Millennium Point.
Leading contemporary art gallery in Brindleyplace, known for ambitious exhibitions in a restored neo-gothic school building.
Historic district of workshops, heritage buildings, independent businesses, and creative spaces, ideal for walking and photography.
Picturesque canal junction that has become a popular social-media backdrop, especially at sunset and in the evening.
Canalside mixed-use area with modern architecture, waterside walks, and easy access to major cultural attractions.
Birmingham’s signature curry, cooked and served in a thin pressed-steel balti bowl. It reflects the city’s strong South Asian culinary heritage, especially around the Balti Triangle.
A Black Country classic of seasoned meatballs traditionally served with peas and gravy. It is closely associated with the industrial Midlands and local pub cooking.
A crunchy pub snack made from roasted pork rind, strongly linked with the Black Country near Birmingham. It is a staple with beer in traditional pubs.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant serving modern Indian cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant atmosphere and one of Birmingham’s best-known destination restaurants.
Well-known modern restaurant offering creative tasting menus in a dark, stylish setting. Popular for inventive cooking and a special-occasion experience.
Established city-centre seafood restaurant known for oysters, British fish dishes, and a polished but relaxed brasserie feel.
Moderate for UK city travel. Budget eats are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. No tip is expected for counter service, though small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport to Birmingham 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newport to Birmingham buses use the Newport, Kingsway to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham, Hagley Road West. Use this guide to compare Newport and Birmingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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