Minehead to Birmingham bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Minehead to Birmingham

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 15 Nov
Cheapest price on 15 Nov
£27
Average ticket price on 15 Nov
£27
Fastest journey on 15 Nov
6 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 15 Nov
7 h 2 m
Buses on 15 Nov
2
Distance
179 km
Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Minehead to Birmingham will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.

Fast coaches

To travel from Minehead to Birmingham you need to make at least one change.

  • National ExpressTM28A · NX101
    1 change
  • National ExpressTM28A · NX101
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Minehead to Birmingham

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Buses from Minehead to Birmingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 20:12. The fastest coach covers the 179 km distance in 5h 1m.

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
179 km
Average bus duration
5h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Buses per day
3
Fastest bus
5h 1m
First bus
4:40
Last bus
20:12
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Best time to book
21 days
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

Frequently asked questions about your Minehead to Birmingham trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Minehead to Birmingham.

Cheap coach tickets from Minehead to Birmingham can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Minehead to Birmingham is £34; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Minehead to Birmingham leaves at 4:40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Minehead to Birmingham leaves at 20:12.
There are 3 coaches a day from Minehead to Birmingham which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Why should you book Minehead to Birmingham coaches with Omio?

National Express operates all coaches services from Minehead to Birmingham.
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Bus providers: National Express from Minehead to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Minehead to Birmingham with National Express for as low as £26. 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 National Express Duration
5h 1m
Cheapest National Express Price
£26
National Express frequency
3 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.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Minehead and Birmingham

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a coach from Minehead 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 Minehead and Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Minehead to Birmingham for coach company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Minehead to Birmingham:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Minehead 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 {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Minehead to Birmingham.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Minehead 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 Minehead to Birmingham:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Minehead to Birmingham.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Minehead to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Minehead to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Minehead to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express.

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Things to do in Birmingham

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  • Must visit

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.

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Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

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Pen Museum

Independent museum in a converted factory, exploring Birmingham's pen trade with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
Mid-range
£20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.

FAQs: Minehead to Birmingham coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Minehead 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
Yes, you can take a coach between Minehead and Birmingham.
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popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Minehead and Birmingham

Most Minehead to Birmingham buses use the Minehead, Bancks Street / The Parade to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Minehead and Birmingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Minehead
Arrival bus stations in Birmingham

Which Minehead station do buses to Birmingham leave from?

Buses from Minehead to Birmingham leave from Minehead, Butlins. The station is 1 km from Minehead city centre at Minehead, Butlins, Minehead TA24 5FF, UK.
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City-centre transport

Getting to Minehead, Butlins from Minehead city centre

Minehead, Butlins is 1 km from Minehead city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus28A, 28 · 8m · £2 · every ~4 min
11 · 18m

Minehead, Butlins bus station facilities and services

Minehead, Butlins has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Minehead, Butlins. ATMs are available at Minehead, Butlins.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Minehead, Butlins.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Minehead, Butlins: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Minehead, Butlins: Wheelchair accessible.

Minehead, Bancks Street / The ParadeThe Parade & Bancks Street, Minehead TA24 5NL, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Minehead, Bancks Street / The Parade from Minehead city centre

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Minehead, Bancks Street / The Parade bus station facilities and services

Minehead, Bancks Street / The Parade has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Minehead, Bancks Street / The Parade. ATMs are available at Minehead, Bancks Street / The Parade.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Minehead, Bancks Street / The Parade.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Minehead, Bancks Street / The Parade: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Minehead, Bancks Street / The Parade: Accessible ramps available for wheelchairs.

Bus stations for Minehead to Birmingham

Check bus stations information for Minehead and Birmingham, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.

When departing from Minehead , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Minehead, Butlins, Minehead, Bancks Street / The Parade . When arriving in Birmingham , you can end your route in coach stations like Birmingham, Coach Station.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Minehead, Butlins, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 1 away from the city centre.

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