Fareham to Birmingham bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Fareham to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 08 Nov

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£24

Fastest journey

7 h 10 m

Average duration

7 h 35 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

188 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Fareham to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Fareham to Birmingham will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave Fareham for Birmingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 188 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 7 h 55 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.

National Express
01:507h40
Fareham
09:30Birmingham
£151One-way
0 changes
National Express
15:207h10
Fareham
22:30Birmingham
£171One-way
0 changes
National Express
12:157h55
Fareham
20:10Birmingham
£401One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Fareham to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Fareham to Birmingham 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 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £47.

Distance: 188 km

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Train

£23

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Cheapest

£92

Average Price

6h 24m

Average total duration

5h 54m

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3h 45m

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3h 15m

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Live departures

Fareham to Birmingham bus times

The table below shows live departures for Fareham to Birmingham coaches for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 01:39
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express17:05 Fareham
6h15
23:20 Birmingham0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Fareham to Birmingham

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Buses from Fareham to Birmingham run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 02:50, the last at 21:03. The fastest coach covers the 188 km distance in 6h 15m.

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
188 km
Average bus duration
5h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Buses per day
10
Fastest bus
6h 15m
First bus
02:50
Last bus
21:03
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: National Express from Fareham to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Fareham to Birmingham with National Express for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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
6h 15m
Cheapest Price
£14
National Express frequency
11 a day
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.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Fareham to Birmingham coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fareham 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Fareham to Birmingham can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Fareham to Birmingham is £20; 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 Fareham to Birmingham is 6 h 24 min   to travel the 116 mile long trip, with around there are 11 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Fareham to Birmingham leaves at 02: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Fareham to Birmingham leaves at 21: 03.
There are 11 coaches a day from Fareham to Birmingham which require at least one change with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the trip from Fareham to Birmingham you can take a coach with National Express or Megabus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Fareham and Birmingham on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The cheapest month to travel from Fareham to Birmingham by coach is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Birmingham from Fareham including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Fareham to Birmingham has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Fareham to Birmingham.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Fareham to Birmingham.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Fareham to Birmingham.
    No, luggage for the coach from Fareham to Birmingham needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Fareham to Birmingham.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Fareham to Birmingham.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Fareham to Birmingham.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Fareham to Birmingham.

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