4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Middlesbrough
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Middlesbrough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Middlesbrough will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 8 buses that leave Birmingham for Middlesbrough every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 237 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 10 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.
18:007h25Birmingham1:25Middlesbrough£171One-way0 changes- 16:558h30Birmingham1:25Middlesbrough£181One-way0 changes
- 15:558h45Birmingham0:40Middlesbrough£191One-way0 changes
18:155h35Birmingham23:50Middlesbrough£211One-way0 changes- 13:305h00Birmingham18:30Middlesbrough£211One-way0 changes
- 13:305h00Birmingham18:30Middlesbrough£211One-way0 changes
- 18:155h35Birmingham23:50Middlesbrough£211One-way0 changes
- 17:155h35Birmingham22:50Middlesbrough£241One-way0 changes
- 9:556h05Birmingham16:00Middlesbrough£221One-way0 changes
- 3:207h10Birmingham10:30Middlesbrough£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Birmingham to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 237 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Birmingham to Middlesbrough bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Middlesbrough coaches for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX422 · NX172 | 3:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h15 | 9:55 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX121 · NX172 | 7:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h00 | 14:30 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX131 · NX426 | 9:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h15 | 15:45 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h50 | 17:00 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX131 · NX426 | 12:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h10 | 18:40 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX590 · NX172 | 12:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h05 | 18:55 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX133 | 15:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h35 | 20:05 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX131 · NX426 | 17:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h20 | 23:50 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 7h55 | 2:25 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:00 Birmingham | 7h25 | 2:25 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX541 · NX172 | 21:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h10 | 3:15 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Middlesbrough
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Birmingham to Middlesbrough run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 237 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 237 km |
Average bus duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Birmingham to MiddlesbroughYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Middlesbrough with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham to Middlesbrough coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough, 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 Middlesbrough
Most Birmingham to Middlesbrough buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Middlesbrough, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Middlesbrough bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Birmingham station do buses to Middlesbrough leave from?
Getting to Birmingham, Coach Station from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway from Birmingham city centre
Getting to Middlesbrough, Bus Station from Middlesbrough city centre
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