Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 38 m
Buses on 18 Sept
4
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 buses from Bath Spa (BTH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 5 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 35 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath Spa (BTH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 126 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bath Spa (BTH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath Spa (BTH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average £50.
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 40m.
Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £17. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 11m 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 Megabus.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Bath Spa (BTH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX403 · NX210 | 3:50 Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road | 6h25 | 10:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Bath, Bus Station | 9h05 | 14:35 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Bath, Bus Station | 5h20 | 10:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX100 | 5:40 Bath, Bus Station | 3h25 | 9:05 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX100 | 5:40 Bath, Bus Station | 3h50 | 9:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX403 · NX210 | 6:00 Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road | 5h25 | 11:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX100 | 7:05 Bath, Bus Station | 3h40 | 10:45 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX100 | 7:05 Bath, Bus Station | 3h55 | 11:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 Bath, Bus Station | 8h00 | 15:35 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 Bath, Bus Station | 5h50 | 13:25 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX100 | 8:05 Bath, Bus Station | 3h55 | 12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX100 | 8:05 Bath, Bus Station | 3h40 | 11:45 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 change | |
NX403 · NX409 | 9:12 Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road | 5h23 | 14:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX111 | 9:20 Bath, Bus Station | 3h40 | 13:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX111 | 9:20 Bath, Bus Station | 3h25 | 12:45 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX101 | 10:05 Bath, Bus Station | 3h40 | 13:45 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX101 | 10:05 Bath, Bus Station | 3h55 | 14:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX105 | 11:35 Bath, Bus Station | 3h40 | 15:15 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX105 | 11:35 Bath, Bus Station | 3h55 | 15:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 Bath, Bus Station | 8h00 | 19:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
NX403 · NX210 | 12:22 Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road | 6h13 | 18:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX403 · NX410 | 12:22 Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road | 6h13 | 18:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX100 | 13:20 Bath, Bus Station | 3h25 | 16:45 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX100 | 13:20 Bath, Bus Station | 3h40 | 17:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX104 | 14:35 Bath, Bus Station | 3h55 | 18:30 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 change | |
BLX39 · NX104 | 14:35 Bath, Bus Station | 4h10 | 18:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:35 Bath, Bus Station | 7h25 | 22:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:35 Bath, Bus Station | 6h00 | 20:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
NX403 · NX210 | 15:15 Bath, Bus Station | 6h25 | 21:40 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 change | |
NX403 · NX210 | 15:15 Bath, Bus Station | 6h00 | 21:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX403 · NX210 | 15:22 Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road | 5h53 | 21:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:30 Bath, Bus Station | 6h20 | 22:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:30 Bath, Bus Station | 7h55 | 0:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
NX403 · NX210 | 18:15 Bath, Bus Station | 6h20 | 0:35 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 change | |
NX403 · NX210 | 18:15 Bath, Bus Station | 5h55 | 0:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX403 · NX210 | 18:20 Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road | 5h50 | 0:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Buses from Bath Spa (BTH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 17:00. The fastest coach covers the 126 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 126 km |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 28 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 4:40 |
Last bus 17:00 |
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