Barnet to Birmingham bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barnet to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 02 Mar

Cheapest price

£24

Average price

£24

Fastest journey

3 h 56 m

Average duration

4 h 13 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

148 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Barnet to Birmingham will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.

Fast coaches

To travel from Barnet to Birmingham you need to make at least 2 changes.

Metroline Travel
05:014h29
High Barnet Station / Meadway (stop N)
09:30Birmingham
£241One-way
2 changes
Metroline Travel
16:193h56
High Barnet Station / Meadway (stop N)
20:15Birmingham
£241One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Barnet to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnet to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £62.

Distance: 148 km

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£8

Average Price

Cheapest

£62

Average Price

3h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 30m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

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30m

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Live departures

Barnet to Birmingham bus times

The table below shows live departures for Barnet to Birmingham coaches for tomorrow, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 18:02
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Metroline Travel05:01 High Barnet Station / Meadway (stop N)
4h29
09:30 Birmingham2 changes
Metroline Travel16:19 High Barnet Station / Meadway (stop N)
3h56
20:15 Birmingham2 changes

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Why should you book Barnet to Birmingham coaches with Omio?

National Express as well as Metroline Travel offer coaches services from Barnet to Birmingham.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Barnet to Birmingham.

Why book with Omio vs National Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Metroline Travel to find the best option for your trip from Barnet to Birmingham.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Barnet to Birmingham.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Barnet to Birmingham.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Barnet to Birmingham

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Buses from Barnet to Birmingham run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

There are 22 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 148 km distance in 2h 50m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
148 km
Average bus duration
2h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Buses per day
34
Direct buses
22
Fastest bus
2h 50m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, Metroline Travel from Barnet to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Barnet to Birmingham with National Express, Metroline Travel for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest Price
£8
National Express frequency
19 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

Metroline Travel

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 56m
Cheapest Price
£24
Metroline Travel frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Barnet to Birmingham coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnet to Birmingham by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Barnet to Birmingham can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Barnet to Birmingham is £8; 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 coach from Barnet to Birmingham is 2h 50m to travel the 148 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Barnet to Birmingham leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Barnet to Birmingham leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 22 direct coaches a day from Barnet to Birmingham with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Barnet to Birmingham, you can count on National Express, Metroline Travel for the best way to get you to Birmingham. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Barnet and Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Barnet , you have various coach station options to start your route from including London, Golders Green Station, London, Lithos Road, London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Stratford City Bus Station . When arriving in Birmingham , you can end your route in coach stations like Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway, Birmingham, Hagley Road West.Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Golders Green Station, which is located around 8 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Birmingham from Barnet is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Barnet and Birmingham including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Barnet to Birmingham:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Barnet to Birmingham for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Barnet to Birmingham depends on the coach companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Barnet to Birmingham.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Barnet to Birmingham:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Barnet to Birmingham:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Barnet to Birmingham.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Barnet to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Barnet to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Barnet to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Barnet and Birmingham

Barnet
Birmingham
Birmingham, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DD, United Kingdom
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Mill Lane
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham, Coach Station
  • Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
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