The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dartford to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dartford to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dartford to Birmingham will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 4 buses that leave Dartford for Birmingham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 185 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dartford to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 £7, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 185 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Dartford to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dartford to Birmingham coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX022 · NX409 · NX101 | Delayed 19:20 08:40Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre | 7h50 | 16:30 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 2 changes | |
NX022 · NX550 | Delayed 19:20 08:40Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre | 5h05 | 14:40 14:40Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX022 · NX550 · NX101 | Delayed 19:20 08:40Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre | 7h50 | 16:30 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 09:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 12:00 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 13:35 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 13:35 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 14:35 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 14:35 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 15:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 16:15 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 15:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 16:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 16:15 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 · NX400 | Delayed 19:20 14:00Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre | 7h30 | 21:30 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 change | |
NX022 · NX400 | Delayed 19:20 14:00Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre | 5h25 | 19:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 16:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 18:15 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 18:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 18:15 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 18:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 · NX400 | Delayed 19:20 17:30Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre | 5h00 | 22:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 20:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 · NX400 | Delayed 19:20 17:30Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre | 5h20 | 22:50 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 20:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 21:55 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 21:55 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 23:00 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 23:55 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 23:00 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h55 | 23:55 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h59 | 23:59 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h29 | 23:59 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 00:20 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 00:20 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 01:15 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 01:15 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 01:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 01:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 03:15 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h11 | 03:10 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:30 Dartford | 2h35 | 08:05 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dartford to Birmingham
Buses from Dartford to Birmingham run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 33 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 185 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 185 km |
Average bus duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Dartford to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Dartford to Birmingham with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dartford to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dartford 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.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dartford and Birmingham
- 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
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