The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to London
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
86
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to London will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 86 buses that leave Birmingham for London every day 81 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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.
FlixBus20:353h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway23:35London, Victoria Coach Station£121One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:004h10Birmingham19:10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station£121One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:302h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway18:05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£121One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:303h10Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway18:40London, Victoria Coach Station£121One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:002h50Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway22:50London, Victoria Coach Station£121One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:002h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway22:25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£121One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:002h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway15:25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£121One-way0 changes
FlixBus19:002h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway21:25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus19:302h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway21:55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:302h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway20:55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 £5, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 163 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price |
2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to London coaches for today, Wednesday 1 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX551 | 9:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h40 | 13:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h05 | 13:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h30 | 13:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 13:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h00 | 14:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 | Delayed 22:40 12:00Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 15:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 14:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h00 | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX409 | 12:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 15:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 15:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h45 | 15:55 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h00 | 16:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Birmingham | 4h10 | 18:10 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Birmingham | 3h35 | 17:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 | Delayed 22:40 14:00Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 17:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 17:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 17:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 17:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:55 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 19:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:55 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 18:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX590 | 16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 19:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 19:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:55 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h05 | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:55 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h30 | 19:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 19:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h40 | 20:10 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h55 | 20:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 | Delayed 22:40 17:50Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h10 | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h55 | 20:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 20:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h55 | 21:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 20:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h50 | 21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 21:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h00 | 22:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 22:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 | Delayed 22:40 20:30Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h20 | 23:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 2 April | |||||
FlixBus | 1:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h35 | 5:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h15 | 4:45 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h00 | 4:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h50 | 4:50 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h15 | 5:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX423 | 2:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 5:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX424 | 2:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h55 | 5:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX422 | 2:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 5:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 7:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 6:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX421 | On time 4:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 7:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | 4:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 7:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | 4:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 8:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Birmingham | 3h50 | 9:20 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Birmingham | 3h15 | 8:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | 5:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 9:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 8:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 9:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | 6:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 9:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 9:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 10:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | 7:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h00 | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h45 | 10:15 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 9:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | 7:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 | 8:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 11:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 11:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 10:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 | 9:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 11:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 12:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to London
Buses from Birmingham to London run on average 66 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 62 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 163 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 163 km |
Average bus duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 66 |
Direct buses 62 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Birmingham to LondonYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to London with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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:
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.
FAQs: Birmingham to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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