How to travel from Birmingham to London

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Travel Information to London from Birmingham

distanceDistance100 miles (162 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$7 - $14
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 2 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $14 (€13) • 1 h 48 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or West Midlands Trains

Travel 100 miles (162 km) by train or bus from Birmingham to London. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or West Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to London.

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from Birmingham to London

How to get from Birmingham to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM2h35
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
11:05AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00PM2h20
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
12:20AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$101One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Avanti West CoastW10499
08:17AM1h23
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:40AMLondon Euston (EUS)
$681One-way
0 transfers
Other options
West Midlands TrainsL32763
08:06AM2h11
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:17AMLondon Euston (EUS)
$491One-way
0 transfers
West Midlands TrainsL33549
08:36AM2h13
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:49AMLondon Euston (EUS)
$491One-way
0 transfers
West Midlands TrainsL33549 · L33379
08:36AM1h48
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:24AMLondon Euston (EUS)
$491One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX400
08:05AM3h25
Birmingham, Coach Station
11:30AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM2h55
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
11:25AMLondon, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM2h35
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
12:35PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$231One-way
0 transfers

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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

buses

€7

2:35 h

1 Month Before

trains

€32

1:22 h

2 Weeks Before

flight

€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


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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


fast

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


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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.


How to get from Birmingham to London

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Birmingham to London, 64,55% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Birmingham to London and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Birmingham to London

National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry will get you to London from Birmingham at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next journey: you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

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

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