Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 23 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Plymouth to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Birmingham will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 5 buses that leave Plymouth for Birmingham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 281 km distance in an average of 6 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest buses will take 7 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.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 281 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £102 Average Price |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:25 Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h35 | 10:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:20 Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h40 | 12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:10 Plymouth, Coach Station | 7h35 | 14:45 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:50 Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h10 | 14:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:45 Plymouth, Coach Station | 7h15 | 16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 11:25 Plymouth, Coach Station | 5h25 | 16:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 Plymouth, Coach Station | 6h10 | 20:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:05 Plymouth, Coach Station | 11h25 | 09:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:59 Plymouth, Coach Station | 9h06 | 08:05 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 1 change | |
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Distance 281 km |
Average bus duration 6h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:51 |
You can travel by coach between Plymouth and Birmingham with National Express, Megabus and FlixBus for as low as £11. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Plymouth - Birmingham coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
Coach information from Plymouth to Birmingham with National Express:
A regular, direct service departs from Plymouth to Birmingham every day of the week. The schedule remains the same over the weekend, with coaches taking as little as four hours 55 minutes to complete the 200-mile route. Further indirect services are also available, with changes required at London Heathrow, London Victoria or Bristol, though this can significantly increase journey time.
All coaches from Plymouth to Birmingham are offered by National Express. A leading carrier of British transport, National Express has a large fleet of high-quality coaches travelling all over the country. Passengers are permitted to bring two large pieces of luggage to be stored in the hold, as well as hand luggage that can be stored overhead.
The shortest journey over the 200-mile route is the National Express service departing Plymouth in the very early hours, taking just four hours 55 minutes. Journey times vary, taking traffic into consideration during peak travel times, with the longest direct route taking six hours 45 minutes. The fastest indirect route takes just five hours 25 minutes, involving a change at Bristol. Other indirect services can take as long as nine hours 30 minutes, travelling overnight with one change at London Victoria.
When seeking coach travel from Plymouth to Birmingham, passengers can expect five direct departures per day. These are spread from early in the morning, before 6:00 a.m., to the mid-afternoon, before peak evening travel time begins. There are a further three indirect services taking various routes. One service, involving a change at London Victoria, travels overnight, for those who may wish to sleep on the journey. This is, however, the journey with the longest travel time.
Departure coach station: Services depart from Plymouth Coach Station, located on Armada Way. Directly in the centre of town, close to many high street shops, the station is less than half a mile from the railway station. There is parking available, as well as real-time departure boards, waiting rooms and a coffee shop.
Arrival coach station: Passengers will alight at Birmingham Coach Station. Centrally located near the famous Bull Ring shopping centre, the station is within walking distance of both Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street for onward rail travel. Station facilities include car parking, shops, WiFi and charging points.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Plymouth, Coach Station, which is located around 0.3 miles (496 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre.
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