Oxford to Birmingham bus with National Express

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  • FlixBusFlixBus
    16:101h55
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    18:05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    £81One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:251h40
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    0:05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    £81One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX160
    10:451h45
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    12:30Birmingham, Coach Station
    £121One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX160
    14:101h50
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    16:00Birmingham, Coach Station
    £121One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX160
    17:451h40
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    19:25Birmingham, Coach Station
    £121One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Oxford to Birmingham

The cheapest option from Oxford to Birmingham is coach, with an average price of £11. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Birmingham among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

Distance: 92 km

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£11

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£25

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2h 22m

Average total duration

1h 52m

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30m

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2h 0m

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1h 30m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Live departures

Oxford to Birmingham bus times

The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Birmingham coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNX737 · NX421
On time
0:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h10
5:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressNX737 · NX707
Delayed
6:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h25
17:00 17:00Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressNX737 · NX5908:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h10
12:10 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
National ExpressNX16010:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1h45
12:30 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX16014:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1h50
16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressUCX5 · NX541
Delayed
19:40 14:50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h25
19:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus16:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1h55
18:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX16017:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1h40
19:25 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX737 · NX541
On time
18:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
3h25
22:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressUCX5 · NX541
Delayed
19:40 19:30Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h00
23:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressUCX5 · NX707
Delayed
19:40 20:00Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h55
0:55 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressUCX5 · NX422
On time
21:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h00
2:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus22:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1h40
0:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway0 changesdirect

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National Express as well as Megabus or FlixBus offer coaches services from Oxford to Birmingham.
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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 Megabus or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Oxford to Birmingham.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Oxford to Birmingham

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Typically, there are 8 buses per day from Oxford to Birmingham, including 4 direct buses, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 92 km distance in 1h 40m.

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
92 km
Average bus duration
1h 52m
Lowest ticket price
£4
Buses per day
8
Direct buses
4
Fastest bus
1h 40m
First bus
0:05
Last bus
23:55
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
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

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Oxford to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Birmingham with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
£4
FlixBus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

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
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
£11
National Express frequency
8 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.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
£13
Megabus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

FAQs: Oxford to Birmingham coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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
The earliest coach from Oxford to Birmingham leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Oxford to Birmingham leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 4 direct coaches a day from Oxford to Birmingham with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Oxford to Birmingham, you can count on National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Birmingham. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Oxford and Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Oxford , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station . When arriving in Birmingham , you can end your route in coach stations like Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport), Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, Hagley Road West, Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 1 away from the city centre.
The cheapest month for a coach from Oxford to Birmingham is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Birmingham including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Oxford to Birmingham:
  • 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.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Oxford to Birmingham for coach company National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Oxford to Birmingham depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Oxford to Birmingham.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Oxford to Birmingham:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Oxford to Birmingham:
  • 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.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Oxford to Birmingham. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Oxford to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Oxford to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Oxford to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Birmingham

Most Oxford to Birmingham buses use the Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport). Use this guide to compare Oxford and Birmingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Oxford
Arrival bus stations in Birmingham

Which Oxford station do buses to Birmingham leave from?

Buses from Oxford to Birmingham leave from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station. The station is from Oxford city centre at Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU, United Kingdom.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus StationGloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU, United KingdomWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station from Oxford city centre

Bus400, N400 · 11m · £2 · every ~19 min

Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station bus station facilities and services

Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Café Nero (in the station), The Four Candles (0.2 km), The White Rabbit (0.3 km).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.

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