How to travel from Birmingham to London
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You can get from Birmingham to London by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Birmingham to London on Dec 03 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information to London from Birmingham
 | Distance | 100 miles (162 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train |
 | Ticket price range | $6 - $48 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $6 (€5) • 2 h 20 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $48 (€43) • 1 h 25 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Chiltern Railways |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 100 miles (162 km) to London from Birmingham. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 25 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $6 (€5). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus or Chiltern Railways among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to London.
How to Travel from Birmingham to London
Travelers in the UK wishing to reach London from Birmingham in the fastest time will find that taking the train is the best option. Direct trains between the two cities depart every hour and take just 1.5 hours to reach London Euston Station in Central London. National Express buses also offer a fast and direct method of transport to reach London, as buses operate all through the day and take about 2.5 hours to reach London Victoria Coach Station. National Express buses also offer the convenience of carrying passengers between two central locations in the two cities, Digbeth Coach Station in Birmingham and Victoria Coach Station in London.
Trains from Birmingham to London | Buses from Birmingham to London | Flights from Birmingham to London
Birmingham to London Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€7 |
2:35 h |
1 Month Before |
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€32 |
1:22 h |
2 Weeks Before |
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€107 |
1:00 h |
2 Months Before |
What is the best way to travel from Birmingham to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to London
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to London with next-day bus tickets starting from €5. National Express buses that travel from Birmingham to London depart from Birmingham coach station and arrive at London Victoria coach station after approximately 2:35 hours of travel time. Approximately 50 buses travel from Birmingham to London every day with the first departing Birmingham at 3:00 a.m.
Fastest way to travel from Birmingham to London
The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to London is by taking a flight. A Birmingham to London flight usually requires only an hour of flight time; however, when transport to and from the Birmingham and London airports are taken into consideration, the journey will take approximately 5 hours. Flights traveling from Birmingham to London depart from Manchester airport and arrive at either London's Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, or City airport. British Airways offer approximately 7 direct flights to London every day.
Most popular way to travel from Birmingham to London
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Birmingham to London. Taking the train is at least an hour faster than taking the bus and approximately 3.5 hours faster than flying when travel to and from Birmingham and London's airports is considered. Trains traveling from Birmingham to London depart from either Moor Street or New Street train station and arrive at either London's Marylebone or Euston train station after approximately 1:22 hours of travel time. Train companies that travel from Birmingham to London include Virgin Trains and Chiltern Railways. Approximately 10 trains travel from Birmingham to London every day.
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Travel Tips: Travel from Birmingham to London
There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to London: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to London is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to London:
A bus is generally $42 (€38) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $48 (€43) from Birmingham to London.
The fastest way to get to London from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.
Other travel options to London can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 2 h 20 min of travel time.
London is approximately 100 miles (162 km) away from Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to London is:
- Around 19 buses per day.
- 77 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Birmingham to London as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to London:
- Most travelers board their train from Birmingham New Street and arrive in London Victoria.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Flixbus for buses to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Birmingham to London tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
- Travel with Chiltern Railways to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Chiltern Railways Birmingham to London tickets on Omio for $48 (€43).
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to London with the following travel companies:
- You can find 18 direct buses per day to London with Flixbus, National Express or Megabus.
- You can find 77 direct trains per day to London with West Midlands Railway or Avanti West Coast.
Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
Before traveling from Birmingham to London, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- A bus ticket for this route is costing $6 (€5) one way on average.
- A train ticket for this route costs on average $48 (€43) one way.
But we recommend booking Birmingham to London tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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