Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 10 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 10 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 10 Sept
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 10 Sept
2 h 48 m
Buses on 10 Sept
4
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Marylebone (MYB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Marylebone (MYB) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
On Thu 10 Sept, we found 4 buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Marylebone (MYB), including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 159 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Marylebone (MYB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 159 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Marylebone (MYB):
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Marylebone (MYB) costing on average £26.
Other travel options to London Marylebone (MYB) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £42. The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 29m 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 National Express, FlixBus, 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Marylebone (MYB) coaches for today, Wednesday 9 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h50 | 23:35 London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 10 September | |||||
![]() | 15:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h20 | 18:20 London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h35 | 18:05 London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h50 | 22:35 London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h25 | 22:25 London Marylebone (MYB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Marylebone (MYB) run on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 24 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 09:12, the last at 19:45. The fastest coach covers the 159 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 159 km |
Average bus duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 9:12 |
Last bus 19:45 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Marylebone (MYB) 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 London Marylebone (MYB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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