The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham International Airport 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 International Airport will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 14 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Birmingham International Airport 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 150 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.
NX77715:303h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station19:15Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£421One-way0 changes
NX77713:302h40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station16:10Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£421One-way0 changes
NX77719:303h35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station23:05Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£421One-way0 changes
NX77711:303h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station15:15Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£421One-way0 changes
NX77717:303h40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station21:10Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£421One-way0 changes
NX77713:302h40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station16:10Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£421One-way0 changes
NX77721:303h25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0:55Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£461One-way0 changes
NX7771:053h35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station4:40Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£461One-way0 changes
NX77719:303h35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station23:05Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£421One-way0 changes
NX77717:303h40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station21:10Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Stansted Airport to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 150 km
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£37 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Birmingham International Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Birmingham International Airport coaches for today, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX777 | 19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h35 | 23:05 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX777 | 21:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h25 | 0:55 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 23 May | |||||
NX777 | Delayed 8:00 1:05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h35 | 11:55 11:55Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 · NX210 | Delayed 13:35 4:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 9:40 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX210 | Delayed 13:35 7:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h45 | 12:45 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 change | |
NX777 | On time 9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h55 | 12:55 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 · NX210 | Delayed 13:35 10:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 14:45 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 change | |
NX777 | On time 11:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 15:15 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX777 | On time 13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h40 | 16:10 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 · NX210 | On time 14:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 19:00 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 change | |
NX777 | On time 15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 19:15 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX777 | On time 17:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h40 | 21:10 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX777 | On time 19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h35 | 23:05 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX777 | On time 21:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h25 | 0:55 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 · NX777 | On time 22:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h50 | 4:40 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham International Airport
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham International Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 12:30, the last at 21:50. The fastest coach covers the 150 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 150 km |
Average bus duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 12:30 |
Last bus 21:50 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham International AirportYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Birmingham International Airport with National Express for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Birmingham International Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham International Airport 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 International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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