London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham bus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 17 May

Cheapest price

£38

Average price

£46

Fastest journey

3 h 10 m

Average duration

3 h 53 m

Buses per day

23

Distance

161 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) 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 (STN) to Birmingham will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.

Fast coaches

Of the 23 buses that leave London Stansted Airport (STN) 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 53 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.

National ExpressNX737 · NX550
09:154h30
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
13:45Birmingham, Coach Station
£381One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX777
13:303h10
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
16:40Birmingham, Coach Station
£421One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX777
19:304h05
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
23:35Birmingham, Coach Station
£421One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX777
11:304h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
15:55Birmingham, Coach Station
£421One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX777
15:304h20
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
19:50Birmingham, Coach Station
£421One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m.

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Train

£36

Average Price

Cheapest

£55

Average Price

6h 11m

average duration

5h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 2m

average duration

Fastest

3h 32m

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30m

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Live departures

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday 16 May
Last updated at 13:48
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX77714:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
19:00 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX77716:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h10
20:40 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX77718:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h05
22:35 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX77720:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h50
00:20 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX777 · NX42123:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h15
04:00 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX77723:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h20
04:05 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
Saturday 17 May
national_expressNXA7 · NX400
Delayed
07:00 02:05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h50
07:55 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNXA6 · NX40005:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h10
09:30 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX21006:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h00
11:00 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNXA6 · NX59006:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h25
11:10 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX77708:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
12:30 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737 · NX55008:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
12:45 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNXA6 · NX40009:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h25
13:40 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX21009:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h15
14:35 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX77710:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h25
14:55 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX77712:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h10
15:40 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6 · NX40013:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h40
18:25 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNXA7 · NX400
On time
15:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h30
20:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNXA7 · NX400
On time
17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h30
22:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNXA7 · NX400
On time
19:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h05
00:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX737 · NX422
On time
21:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
01:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNXA7 · NX421
On time
22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h20
04:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change

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Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham

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Buses from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham run on average 20 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £15
Distance
161 km
Average bus duration
5h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Buses per day
20
Direct buses
8
Bus providers
1
Fastest bus
3h 10m
First bus
02:05
Last bus
23:40
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £15

Coach companies: National Express London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham

National Express coaches will get you between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Birmingham from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London Stansted Airport (STN) - Birmingham coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: £20
  • National Express frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham coach

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Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport (STN) and Birmingham

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Birmingham
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Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Mill Lane
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham, Coach Station
  • Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
Birmingham, Brunel Street
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
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