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Compare coach and train for Bracknell to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bracknell to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. 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 £18, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 142 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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
Bracknell to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bracknell to Birmingham coaches for today, Wednesday 6 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 21:03 Bracknell | 5h17 | 2:20 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Bracknell to Birmingham by coach or train
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Why should you book Bracknell to Birmingham coaches with Omio?
Megabus as well as National Express offer coaches services from Bracknell to Birmingham.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bracknell to Birmingham.
Why book with Omio vs Megabus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Megabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Bracknell to Birmingham.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Megabus with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bracknell to Birmingham.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Bracknell to Birmingham.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Bracknell to Birmingham.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bracknell to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Bracknell to Birmingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 142 km distance in 5h 17m.
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
Distance 142 km |
Average bus duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 17m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
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
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Bracknell to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Bracknell to Birmingham with Megabus, National Express for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest Price
£13
Megabus frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Entertaiment on board
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 17m
Cheapest Price
£18
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
FAQs: Bracknell to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bracknell to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Bracknell to Birmingham can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bracknell to Birmingham is £18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Bracknell to Birmingham is 5h 17m to travel the 142 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Bracknell to Birmingham leaves at 0:15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Bracknell to Birmingham leaves at 23:55.
There are 8 coaches a day from Bracknell to Birmingham which require at least one change with Megabus, National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Bracknell to Birmingham, you can count on Megabus, National Express for the best way to get you to Birmingham. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Bracknell and Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Bracknell , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Bracknell, Bus Station, Ascot, Heatherwood Hospital, Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride . When arriving in Birmingham , you can end your route in coach stations like Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Hagley Road West, Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport), Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bracknell, Bus Station, which is located around 0 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Birmingham from Bracknell is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 17m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Bracknell to Birmingham is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bracknell and Birmingham including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Bracknell to Birmingham:
- 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.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Bracknell to Birmingham for coach company Megabus, National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Bracknell to Birmingham depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Bracknell to Birmingham.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Bracknell to Birmingham:
- 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.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Bracknell to Birmingham:
- 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.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Bracknell to Birmingham.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Bracknell to Birmingham with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Bracknell to Birmingham with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Bracknell to Birmingham with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bracknell and Birmingham
Bracknell
Birmingham
The major coach station for departures in Bracknell is Bracknell, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bracknell, Bus Station for your trip from Bracknell to Birmingham.
Bracknell, Bus Station
Amenities at bus station
ParkingATMTaxisWCBike Parkinginformation
The major coach station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Coach Station for your trip to Birmingham from Bracknell.
Amenities at bus station
WifiParking
DiningATMTaxis
AccessibilityWC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Mill LaneWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham, Coach Station
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
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Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
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