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Cheap bus tickets from Portsmouth to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Cheapest

Average

$33

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portsmouth to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

04:05PM4h20

Portsmouth

08:25PMBirmingham

$91One-way

0 transfers

04:20AM6h10

Portsmouth

10:30AMBirmingham

$261One-way

0 transfers

07:44PM5h46

Portsmouth

01:30AMBirmingham

$631One-way

0 transfers

Portsmouth to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Megabus	04:05PM Portsmouth	4h20	08:25PM Birmingham	0 transfersDirect
National Express	07:44PM Portsmouth	5h46	01:30AM Birmingham	0 transfersDirect
National Express	04:20AM Portsmouth	6h10	10:30AM Birmingham	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Portsmouth to Birmingham?

The best time to book your bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham is 35 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Portsmouth to Birmingham route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Portsmouth to Birmingham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham.

Buses

from $19

Trains

from $91

Bus times from Portsmouth to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Fastest Journey

4 h 20 m

Average

5 h 25 m

Buses per day

Distance

195 km

Of the 3 buses that leave Portsmouth for Birmingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

04:05PM4h20

Portsmouth

08:25PMBirmingham

$91One-way

0 transfers

07:44PM5h46

Portsmouth

01:30AMBirmingham

$631One-way

0 transfers

04:20AM6h10

Portsmouth

10:30AMBirmingham

$261One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham

Distance	121 miles (195 km)
Average bus duration	4 h 20 min
Average bus ticket price	$26 (€22)
Bus frequency	2 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day
Bus companies	Megabus or National Express

Buses from Portsmouth to Birmingham cover the 121 miles (195 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 20 min with our travel partners like Megabus or National Express. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $26 (€22), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $9 (€8). Travelers depart most frequently from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Birmingham, Brunel Street.

Bus companies: Megabus and National Express from Portsmouth to Birmingham

Buy your official Megabus and National Express bus tickets to Birmingham from Portsmouth from $9 (€8) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Portsmouth to Birmingham bus information:

Average Duration: 5 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $15
National Express frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham

FAQs: Take the bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Portsmouth to Birmingham.

Cheap bus tickets from Portsmouth to Birmingham can start from as little as $9 (€8) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Portsmouth to Birmingham is $26 (€22); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham is 4 h 20 min to travel the 121 mile (195 km) long trip, with around there are 2 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham leaves at 4: 35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham leaves at 7: 44 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Portsmouth to Birmingham without having to change trains with Megabus. There are 2 direct buses from Portsmouth to Birmingham each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Portsmouth to Birmingham bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus or National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services to Birmingham from Portsmouth to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Birmingham, Brunel Street, located 0.2 miles (442 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Birmingham from Portsmouth is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Portsmouth and Birmingham including taking a train or bus.