Nelson to Birmingham bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nelson to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 19 Dec

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£12

Fastest journey

4 h 20 m

Average duration

4 h 50 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

152 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Nelson to Birmingham will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave Nelson for Birmingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 152 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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.

FlixBus
12:154h20
Nelson
16:35Birmingham
£91One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
07:504h20
Nelson
12:10Birmingham
£101One-way
0 changes
National Express
09:205h50
Nelson
15:10Birmingham
£171One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Nelson to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nelson to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £26.

Distance: 152 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train

£15

Average Price

Cheapest

£39

Average Price

4h 27m

Average total duration

3h 57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

Most popular bus company

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

Direct Options

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Live departures

Nelson to Birmingham bus times

The table below shows live departures for Nelson to Birmingham coaches for tomorrow, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 09:07
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbus07:50 Nelson
4h20
12:10 Birmingham0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Nelson to Birmingham

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Buses from Nelson to Birmingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 02:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 152 km distance in 4h 20m.

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
152 km
Average bus duration
3h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
£12
Buses per day
3
Fastest bus
4h 20m
First bus
02:40
Last bus
23:55
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 Nelson to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Nelson to Birmingham with National Express for as low as £12. 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
5h 50m
Cheapest Price
£17
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.

FAQs: Nelson to Birmingham coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nelson 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
Cheap coach tickets from Nelson to Birmingham can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Nelson to Birmingham is £17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Nelson to Birmingham coach travel time is 4 h 15 min   for the 94 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Nelson to Birmingham leaves at 12: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Nelson to Birmingham leaves at 19: 40.
Take the Nelson to Birmingham coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip between Nelson and Birmingham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nelson, Broadway, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Birmingham from Nelson is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Nelson to Birmingham is April.
You have options as you can travel to Birmingham from Nelson 2 different ways: coach or train.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Nelson and Birmingham

Nelson
Birmingham
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
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, Paradise Circus Queensway
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