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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Harpenden to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for 22 Jun
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
129 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Harpenden to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harpenden to Birmingham will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Fast coaches
Of the 33 buses that leave Harpenden for Birmingham every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:454h45Harpenden12:30Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£141One-way1 change- FlixBus · FlixBus18:304h20Harpenden22:50Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£141One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus22:254h15Harpenden2:40Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£141One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus20:155h20Harpenden1:35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£141One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:154h10Harpenden13:25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£141One-way1 change
NX4220:202h10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station2:30Birmingham, Coach Station£351One-way0 changes- NX707 · NX54119:352h40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station22:15Birmingham, Coach Station£351One-way1 change
- NX230 · NX54116:252h50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station19:15Birmingham, Coach Station£311One-way1 change
- NX70722:002h55Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0:55Birmingham, Coach Station£311One-way0 changes
- NX7071:553h00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station4:55Birmingham, Coach Station£331One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Harpenden to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Harpenden to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 129 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Harpenden to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Harpenden to Birmingham coaches for tomorrow, Monday 22 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX422 | 0:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h10 | 2:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 1:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h00 | 4:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA2 · NX400 | Delayed 5:30 3:30Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h40 | 9:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 Harpenden | 4h25 | 9:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 Harpenden | 3h50 | 9:55 Birmingham | 1 change | |
| NX230 · NX210 | Delayed 6:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h10 | 21:20 21:20Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 Harpenden | 3h50 | 10:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 Harpenden | 4h45 | 12:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
| NX707 | 8:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 11:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 · NX590 | On time 8:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h25 | 12:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Harpenden | 4h10 | 13:25 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
| NX707 | 10:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 13:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX240 · NX541 | 10:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 13:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 Harpenden | 5h10 | 16:45 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
| NX707 | 12:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 15:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · NX541 | 13:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h20 | 16:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:25 Harpenden | 5h15 | 19:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
| NX707 | 14:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h20 | 18:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:20 Harpenden | 4h15 | 20:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
| NX230 · NX541 | 16:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h50 | 19:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:05 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 4h55 | 22:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
| NX707 | 17:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 20:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX240 · NX541 | 17:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 20:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Harpenden | 4h20 | 22:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
| NX707 · NX541 | 19:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h40 | 22:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX707 | 19:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 22:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · NX541 | 20:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h25 | 23:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:15 Harpenden | 5h20 | 1:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Harpenden to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Harpenden to Birmingham run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 129 km distance in 5h 25m.
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 129 km |
Average bus duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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 Harpenden to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Harpenden to Birmingham with National Express for as low as £15. 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
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
£27
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: Harpenden to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harpenden 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 Harpenden to Birmingham can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Harpenden to Birmingham is £16; 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 Harpenden to Birmingham is 5h 25m to travel the 129 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 Harpenden to Birmingham leaves at 0:20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Harpenden to Birmingham leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 8 direct coaches a day from Harpenden to Birmingham with . Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Harpenden to Birmingham, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Birmingham. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Harpenden and Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Harpenden , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) . When arriving in Birmingham , you can end your route in coach stations like Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, which is located around 2 km 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 Harpenden is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Harpenden to Birmingham is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Harpenden and Birmingham including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Harpenden to Birmingham:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Harpenden to Birmingham for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Harpenden to Birmingham depends on the coach companies:
- 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 Harpenden to Birmingham.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Harpenden to Birmingham:
- 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 Harpenden to Birmingham:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Harpenden to Birmingham.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Harpenden to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Harpenden to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Harpenden to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Harpenden and Birmingham
Harpenden
Birmingham
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
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, Great Charles Street Queensway
Birmingham
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