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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
$39
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
3h 10m
Average duration
4h 54m
Buses per day
20
Distance
160 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $53 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 4h 3m versus 2h 7m 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.
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 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham buses for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX727 · NX210 | 10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h05 | 3:20 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 3:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NX400 | 11:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h15 | 3:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX210 | 1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h40 | 6:55 PM Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 1:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h10 | 4:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX541 | 2:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h05 | 7:05 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX210 | 2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 7:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX210 | 2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 9:25 PM Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX400 | 3:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 7:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h20 | 7:50 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NX400 | 4:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 9:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX400 | 4:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 9:35 PM Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 5:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h10 | 9:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · NX541 | 5:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h50 | 11:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX210 | 7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h20 | 12:35 AM Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 11:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NX400 | 8:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 12:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 9:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 1:20 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX422 | 10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 2:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX400 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 9h05 | 8:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 1:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 5:05 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NX400 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h10 | 8:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX210 | 4:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 10:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX400 | 6:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h15 | 10:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX590 | 7:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 12:10 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 1:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham run on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 97 miles (157 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 97 miles (157 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:45 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 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
Birmingham is approximately 125 miles away from Stansted Airport. The journey by bus takes between 3 and 4.5 hours on average. Each day there are around 10 direct buses and 10 or more indirect buses available. A bus departs from Stansted almost every hour between 1:00 a.m. and midnight, with extra departures between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., and also between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Buses travel between Stansted Airport and Birmingham Coach Station in the city center.
The National Express bus company operates all buses between Stansted Airport and Birmingham. Whilst onboard, passengers can expect comfortable seating including ample leg room, power sockets for personal devices and access to WiFi.
The fastest bus takes just under 3 hours, leaving Stansted Airport at 1:00 a.m. The average length of the journey is closer to 4-4.5 hours for direct buses, depending on the time of day and, therefore, the amount of traffic on the roads. Indirect buses usually take a total of around 5 hours, depending on where the change of bus is required.
Buses depart from Stansted Airport from 1:00 a.m. through to just before midnight. There are buses scheduled every hour during the day and every two hours early in the morning and late at night. A total of 21 or 22 buses depart from Stansted for Birmingham every day of the week, approximately half of these routes are direct. Indirect bus routes require a change either at another airport or a station in the London area. A change of bus does not increase the total travel time significantly, often adding just 30 minutes in total.
Departure station: All buses depart from Stansted Airport bus station which is located a two-minute walk from the airport terminal. The bus station has waiting areas, payphones, restroom, and a coffee shop.
Arrival station: Birmingham Coach Station is the final destination for buses from Stansted Airport. The station is located on Mill Lane in the Digbeth area of the city, under a mile from the center. The bus station has phone charging points available, as well as WiFi, a coffee shop and waiting areas.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham buses use the Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham, Hagley Road West. Use this guide to compare Stansted Mountfitchet 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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