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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 17 Jun

Cheapest price

£13

Average price

£25

Fastest journey

4 h 40 m

Average duration

6 h 17 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

195 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Portsmouth to Birmingham will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave Portsmouth for Birmingham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 6 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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.

National Express
03:057h30
Portsmouth
10:35Birmingham
£131One-way
0 changes
National Express
10:556h55
Portsmouth
17:50Birmingham
£271One-way
0 changes
Megabus
09:404h40
Portsmouth
14:20Birmingham
£291One-way
0 changes
National Express
17:556h04
Portsmouth
23:59Birmingham
£331One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Portsmouth to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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£27

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Cheapest

£76

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7h 16m

average duration

6h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 14m

average duration

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4h 44m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham

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Buses from Portsmouth to Birmingham run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
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.
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Distance
195 km
Average bus duration
6h 46m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Buses per day
16
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
4h 40m
First bus
03:05
Last bus
18:45
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

Coach companies: Megabus and National Express Portsmouth to Birmingham

You can travel by coach between Portsmouth and Birmingham with Megabus and National Express for as low as £7. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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 to Birmingham from Portsmouth, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Portsmouth to Birmingham coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 35 min
  • Cheapest Price: £12
  • National Express frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Portsmouth to Birmingham coach

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Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Birmingham

Portsmouth
Birmingham
The major coach station for departures in Portsmouth is Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange for your trip from Portsmouth to Birmingham.
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information
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
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Car connection
The Hard
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at The Hard (in the station)
  • Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
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  • Available near the waiting area.
Public transport options for Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
  • Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
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Distance to city center
1 km
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  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
The major coach station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham, Brunel Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Brunel Street for your trip to Birmingham from Portsmouth.
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