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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Romford to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Romford to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Romford to Birmingham will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 2 buses that leave Romford for Birmingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Romford to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Romford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 175 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Romford to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Romford to Birmingham coaches for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 20:00 Romford | 2h55 | 22:55 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Romford to Birmingham
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Buses from Romford to Birmingham run on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 36 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 175 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 175 km |
Average bus duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Romford to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Romford to Birmingham with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Romford to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Romford 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.
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