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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 52 m
Buses on 05 Sept
11
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 11 buses from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), including 7 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
FlixBus15:402h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station17:45Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£41One-way0 changes- FlixBus6:001h55Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station7:55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£51One-way0 changes
NX18319:152h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station21:15Birmingham, Coach Station£91One-way0 changes- NX15015:002h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station17:05Birmingham, Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
- NX15212:451h15Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station14:00Birmingham, Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
- NX15212:451h15Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station14:00Birmingham, Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:001h55Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station7:55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£51One-way0 changes
- NX18319:152h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station21:15Birmingham, Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
- FlixBus15:402h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station17:45Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£41One-way0 changes
- NX15015:002h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station17:05Birmingham, Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 73 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £14. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX152 | 12:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1h15 | 14:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX150 | 15:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h05 | 17:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h05 | 17:45 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX183 | 19:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h00 | 21:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX450 · NX777 | 20:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 23:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX196 · NX777 | 21:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h45 | 1:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
| NX230 · NX777 | 2:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 5:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX180 | 4:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h15 | 6:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1h55 | 7:55 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Megabus or Trent Barton to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Megabus or Trent Barton to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
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Buses from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:30, the last at 18:25. The fastest coach covers the 73 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 73 km |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 3:30 |
Last bus 18:25 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Trent Barton from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)You can travel by bus between Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Trent Barton for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham station (NOT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM), 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.
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