The cheapest and fastest coaches from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Birmingham will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 buses that leave Newcastle-under-Lyme for Birmingham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Newcastle-under-Lyme to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 62 km
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newcastle-under-Lyme to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle-under-Lyme to Birmingham coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:10 Newcastle-under-Lyme | 1h15 | 09:25 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Birmingham
Buses from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Birmingham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 62 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 62 km |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Newcastle-under-Lyme to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Newcastle-under-Lyme to Birmingham with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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National Express
Megabus
FAQs: Newcastle-under-Lyme to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle-under-Lyme 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Birmingham
- 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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