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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Basel to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£99
Average price
£117
Fastest journey
1 d 29 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 40 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
869 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basel to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Birmingham will cost around £117 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £99.
Of the 3 buses that leave Basel for Birmingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 869 km distance in an average of 1 d 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 29 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 6 h 20 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, and a train costs an average of £400.
Distance: 869 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£90 Average Price Cheapest | £164 Average Price | £427 Average Price |
27h 51m Average total duration 27h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 54m Average total duration 10h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration Fastest 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Basel to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Birmingham coaches for today, Wednesday 25 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 17:35 Basel | 29h35 | 23:10 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:40 Basel | 39h55 | 14:35 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 26 March | |||||
| 10:50 Basel | 25h10 | 12:00 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basel to Birmingham
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Buses from Basel to Birmingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 27h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £50 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 21:35. The fastest coach covers the 869 km distance in 22h 30m.
Distance 869 km |
Average bus duration 27h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 22h 30m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 21:35 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus from Basel to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Basel to Birmingham with BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £50. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Basel to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Birmingham
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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