Bedford to Birmingham bus with National Express

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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

3

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.

National Express
19:553h10
Bedford
23:05Birmingham
£311One-way
0 changes
National Express
16:454h20
Bedford
21:05Birmingham
£321One-way
0 changes
National Express
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

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Most popular
Train

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

£66

Average Price

2h 47m

Average total duration

2h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Bedford to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 17 July
Last updated at 16:34
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressUCX5 · NX55017:05 Bedford, Bus Station
2h30
19:35 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressUCX5 · NX707
On time
17:55 Bedford, Bus Station
3h45
21:40 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressUCX5 · 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

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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
7
Fastest bus
2h 25m
First bus
00:25
Last bus
23:45
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

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

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