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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bedford to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£31

Average price

£32

Fastest journey

3 h 10 m

Average duration

3 h 45 m

Buses per day

Distance

105 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Bedford to Birmingham will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave Bedford 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 105 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 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.

19:553h10

Bedford

23:05Birmingham

£311One-way

0 changes

16:454h20

Bedford

21:05Birmingham

£321One-way

0 changes

13:153h45

Bedford

17:00Birmingham

£331One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bedford to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 104 km

Compare bus with

Coach	Most popular Train
£24 Average Price Cheapest	£66 Average Price
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Bedford to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 17 July

Last updated at 16:34

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
UCX5 · NX550	17:05 Bedford, Bus Station	2h30	19:35 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
UCX5 · NX707	On time 17:55 Bedford, Bus Station	3h45	21:40 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
UCX5 · NX707	On time 18:55 Bedford, Bus Station	5h00	23:55 Birmingham, Coach Station	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bedford to Birmingham

United Kingdom

Buses from Bedford to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £8 by train.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £8

Distance

104 km

Average bus duration

2h 17m

Cheapest ticket price

£21

Buses per day

Fastest bus

2h 25m

First bus

00:25

Last bus

23:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £8

Coach companies: National Express Bedford to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham from Bedford from £22 with Omio’s coach partners National Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Bedford - Birmingham coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Bedford to Birmingham with National Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £22

FAQs: Bedford to Birmingham coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Bedford to Birmingham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bedford to Birmingham.

Cheap coach tickets from Bedford to Birmingham can start from as little as £24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bedford to Birmingham is £32; 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 Bedford to Birmingham is 2 h 35 min to travel the 64 mile long route, with around there are 8 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Bedford to Birmingham leaves at 10: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Bedford to Birmingham leaves at 19: 55.

There are 8 coaches a day from Bedford to Birmingham which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the best Bedford to Birmingham coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Birmingham from Bedford to compare what amenities they may offer.

A trip to Birmingham from Bedford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Bedford to Birmingham is November.

You have options as you can travel to Birmingham from Bedford 2 different ways: train or coach.

No, the coach from Bedford to Birmingham has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Bedford to Birmingham.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Bedford to Birmingham.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Bedford to Birmingham.