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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$21
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$27
Fastest journey on Oct 10
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
1 h 53 m
Buses on Oct 10
10
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sheffield to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Birmingham will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 10 buses from Sheffield to Birmingham, including 10 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.
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NX131Buses from Sheffield to Birmingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:09. The fastest bus covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:09 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Birmingham buses for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX131 | 7:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2h05 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 8:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1h55 | 10:50 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 10:00 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2h00 | 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 11:30 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2h00 | 1:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 12:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2h00 | 2:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 3:10 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2h20 | 5:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 4:10 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2h20 | 6:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 5:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2h00 | 7:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 7:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1h55 | 9:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NX180 | 3:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h20 | 6:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
Science museum with interactive galleries, engines and family-friendly exhibits in Millennium Point.
Historic home of the Pre-Raphaelite artists, showing furnished rooms, artworks and craft details.
Restored canal-side quarter with waterside walks, bars, heritage buildings and easy access to major venues.
Lively canal junction area with historic warehouses, footbridges and one of Birmingham's best urban walks.
Creative district known for street art, independent culture, music heritage and alternative city energy.
A rich curry style developed by Birmingham's South Asian community, often cooked with green chillies, coriander and onions. It is the city's signature dish.
A spicy Indian snack of potato, chickpeas, noodles, chutneys and crisp pastry pieces. Popular in Birmingham's Pakistani and Indian food culture.
A flaky layered flatbread, often served with curry at breakfast or late-night eateries in the city. A staple in Birmingham's South Asian dining scene.
Michelin-starred fine dining by Aktar Islam, known for modern Indian tasting menus in an elegant canal-side setting.
Refined modern British restaurant with inventive tasting menus and polished service in a smart city-centre dining room.
Celebrated Indian vegetarian restaurant in Sparkbrook, loved for dosas, chaats and sweets in a busy casual setting.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local transit and casual meals are fairly manageable for tourists.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Birmingham Coach Station -> Birmingham New Street, Birmingham
Coach travel makes it easy to get from Sheffield to Birmingham, and whenever travellers need to make the journey, they won't lack possible options. National Express offers seven departures during the week and seven to nine buses at the weekend with an extra two services on Sundays. The journey time varies from two hours 20 minutes to four hours 15 minutes.
National Express is the only bus company that serves the Sheffield to Birmingham route. The company runs direct services seven days a week, with no changes required at any stage.
Although buses travel directly between Sheffield and Birmingham, journey durations vary quite a lot. The fastest buses only take two hours 20 minutes to make the trip but some services take four hours 15 minutes, so passengers should check before traveling to avoid unnecessary delays.
Passengers will have a wide range of options when catching buses from Sheffield to Birmingham. Expect seven weekday departures and seven to nine buses on Saturdays and Sundays. There are no seasonal variations, and buses travel direct.
Departure bus station: All buses to Birmingham from Sheffield will depart from Sheffield bus Station. The bus Station is located on Pond Street in central Sheffield and is easy to access from most parts of the city. Local buses 43 and 44 are good options for those coming from the heart of the city with baggage, and they also cater to travellers from nearby towns like Chesterfield. Sheffield Station is around 400 metres to the south, so is within easy walking distance of the bus Station for most people.
Arrival bus station: Buses from Sheffield will arrive at Birmingham bus Station, which can be found on Mill Lane - again, not far from the centre of town. To reach the centre, arrivals can transfer to local buses 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 from the Oxford Street bus stop. The journey takes 10-15 minutes at most. National Express also runs direct buses from the bus Station to Birmingham International Airport's own bus station. Birmingham New Street Station is also around 500 metres to the north-west and can be reached by cab in 5-10 minutes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Birmingham buses use the Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Birmingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There is a café inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
Available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange): Station is wheelchair accessible.
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.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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