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Oxford to Birmingham bus with National Express

Sat, 15 Feb
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Cheap coach tickets from Oxford to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 15 Feb

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
National Express
17:451h40
Oxford
19:25Birmingham, Coach Station
£131One-way
0 changes
2nd Cheapest
National Express
00:501h40
Oxford
02:30Birmingham, Coach Station
£151One-way
0 changes
National Express
14:101h50
Oxford
16:00Birmingham, Coach Station
£161One-way
0 changes
National Express
16:551h50
Oxford
18:45Birmingham, Coach Station
£171One-way
0 changes
National Express
23:401h40
Oxford
01:20Birmingham, Coach Station
£171One-way
0 changes

Oxford to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday 15 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
National Express
NX423
National ExpressNX423
00:50 Oxford1h40 02:30 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesDirect
National Express
UCX5
National ExpressUCX5
07:00 Oxford4h10 11:10 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NX210
National ExpressNX210
09:20 Oxford1h55 11:15 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesDirect
National Express
UCX5
National ExpressUCX5
10:00 Oxford4h15 14:15 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NX210
National ExpressNX210
13:55 Oxford2h00 15:55 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesDirect
National Express
NX160
National ExpressNX160
14:10 Oxford1h50 16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesDirect
National Express
NX210
National ExpressNX210
16:55 Oxford1h50 18:45 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesDirect
National Express
NX160
National ExpressNX160
17:45 Oxford1h40 19:25 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesDirect
National Express
NX210
National ExpressNX210
20:50 Oxford1h50 22:40 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesDirect
National Express
NX210
National ExpressNX210
23:40 Oxford1h40 01:20 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Oxford to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 15 Feb

Fastest Journey

1 h 40 m

Average

2 h 17 m

Buses per day

10

Distance

92 km

Of the 10 buses that leave Oxford for Birmingham every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
National Express
17:451h40
Oxford
19:25Birmingham, Coach Station
£131One-way
0 changes
Fastest
National Express
00:501h40
Oxford
02:30Birmingham, Coach Station
£151One-way
0 changes
Fastest
National Express
23:401h40
Oxford
01:20Birmingham, Coach Station
£171One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
National Express
14:101h50
Oxford
16:00Birmingham, Coach Station
£161One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
National Express
16:551h50
Oxford
18:45Birmingham, Coach Station
£171One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Oxford to Birmingham

Buses from Oxford to Birmingham run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £10 by train.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £10
Distance
92 km
Average bus duration
1h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Buses per day
10
Direct buses
8
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
1h 40m
First bus
00:05
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £10

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and CrossCountry Oxford to Birmingham

Buy your official National Express, Megabus and CrossCountry coach tickets between Oxford and Birmingham from £7 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach between Oxford and Birmingham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Oxford to Birmingham coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: £11

Buses from Oxford to Birmingham

Buses from Oxford to Birmingham leave Oxford Bus Station every 1-1.5 hours. The duration of the bus journey is usually around 1 hour and 45 minutes if a direct bus is taken. Otherwise, the journey can last 4 hours and 15 minutes due to a change at Milton Keynes.

Which bus companies go from Oxford to Birmingham?

The bus company National Express provides buses from Oxford to Birmingham every day of the week.

How long is the bus from Oxford to Birmingham?

Direct buses from Oxford to Birmingham take around 1 hour and 45 minutes, however, some routes require a change at Milton Keynes which increases travel time to 4 hours and 15 minutes.

When are the first and last buses from Oxford to Birmingham?

Buses from Oxford to Birmingham depart from Oxford Bus Station at 1:10 a.m. and the last bus departs just before 10:30 p.m at night.

What facilities are available on buses from Oxford to Birmingham?

National Express buses from Oxford to Birmingham are equipped with power sockets and air-conditioning. Wi-Fi is not available. Passengers can carry two suitcases and one small piece of hand luggage on board. Pets are not allowed on any National Express buses.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Oxford to Birmingham?

Departure Station: Buses from Oxford to Birmingham depart from Oxford Bus Station which is 0.5 km or a 6-minute walk from the centre of Oxford.

Arrival Station: Buses from Oxford to Birmingham arrive at Birmingham Coach Station which is situated to the north of the city centre. It is a 19-minute walk or a 6-minute journey by bus. The following buses service the Birmingham Coach Station from the city centre: 2, 3, 5, 6, 17, 31, 37, 50, 97 and 150.

FAQs: Oxford to Birmingham coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Oxford to Birmingham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to Birmingham.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Oxford to Birmingham can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Oxford to Birmingham is £13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Oxford to Birmingham is 1 h 40 min   to travel the 57 mile long route, with around there are 10 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Oxford to Birmingham leaves at 00: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Oxford to Birmingham leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, there are 8 direct coaches a day from Oxford to Birmingham with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the best Oxford to Birmingham coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or Megabus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Birmingham from Oxford to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Oxford, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Oxford, Sandhills. When arriving in Birmingham, you can end your journey in coach stations like Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) and Birmingham, Brunel Street.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Birmingham from Oxford is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Oxford to Birmingham by coach is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Birmingham including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Birmingham

Oxford
Birmingham
The major coach station for departures in Oxford is Oxford, Sandhills. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford, Sandhills for your trip from Oxford to Birmingham.
Oxford, Sandhills
The major coach station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Coach Station for your trip to Birmingham from Oxford.
Birmingham, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
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, Comet Road (Airport)

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