Travelling by Coach from Birmingham to London

Buses from Birmingham to London run throughout the day and are provided by National Express. Coaches run approximately every 30 minutes during the week. The average journey time is just over 2 hours and there are no changes required along the route.

Know before you go:

Coaches from London to Birmingham are run by National Express.

The average journey duration is 1hr 30min, although some journeys can take up to 3hrs 35min with a change.

Coaches run from Birmingham to London from 01:00 until 23:30.

Up to 2 coaches departing an hour throughout the day.

Coaches depart from Birmingham Bus Station and arrive into London Victoria Bus Station.

Cheapest Days to Travel by Bus

The table below displays the cheapest days to travel throughout the week by bus, on average, across the U.K. You can save yourself almost £10 by booking to travel on a Tuesday instead of the most expensive day, Friday. In general, to travel during the week is cheaper, although a Sunday is also a cheaper day to travel by bus.

Tips for Booking Cheap Coaches from Birmingham to London

• To get the best price it's important to book at least one week in advance, the further in advance the better.
• The cheapest day to book is a Tuesday, Friday is the most expensive day to travel.
• The cheapest time of day to travel is either first thing in the morning or last in the evening.

Coach Station Information and Getting to the City Centre

Departing from Birmingham: Coaches from London to Birmingham depart from Birmingham Coach Station, located to the southwest of the city centre on Mill Lane and is open 24h. There are several buses that depart from the Coach station to the city centre and takes just 10 minutes, or 15 minutes to walk. Birmingham coach station has some facilities including charging points, a newsagents, WiFi, parking and pay phones.

Arriving in London: Coaches from Birmingham to London arrive at Victoria Coach Station in the southwest of London, close to Westminster on Buckingham Palace Road. Passengers can get to the city centre by taking the District & Circle Lines or the Victoria Line on the Underground. Passengers can also take a local bus to many areas around London. Victoria departure terminal closes at 01:00 and opens again at 05:00. There are refreshments, cash machines and a left luggage office. If taking a return journey passengers are advised to be at Victoria Coach station at least 30 minutes before the departure time.