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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 23 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Birmingham 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 161 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Stansted Airport to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport 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 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 161 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Birmingham coaches for today, Saturday 21 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| NX727 · NX210 | Delayed 12:35 07:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h00 | 12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX210 | Delayed 12:35 10:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h20 | 15:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX400 | On time 15:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h45 | 21:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX400 | On time 17:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h50 | 23:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX400 | On time 19:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h20 | 01:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX421 | On time 23:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h30 | 05:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX400 | On time 23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 9h05 | 08:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Sunday 22 February | |||||
| NX777 | 01:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 05:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA6 · NX400 | 02:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h10 | 08:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NXA6 · NX400 | 06:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h15 | 10:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 161 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 161 km |
Average bus duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 06:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Birmingham with National Express for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport and Birmingham
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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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