Scarborough to Birmingham bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Scarborough to Birmingham

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 27 Oct

Cheapest price on 27 Oct

£16

Average ticket price on 27 Oct

£18

Fastest journey on 27 Oct

7 h

Average journey duration on 27 Oct

8 h 13 m

Buses on 27 Oct

3

Distance

223 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Scarborough to Birmingham will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.

Fast coaches

On Tue 27 Oct, we found 3 buses from Scarborough to Birmingham, including 3 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 223 km distance in an average of 8 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .

The slowest buses will take 10 h 20 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
    11:107h20
    Scarborough
    18:30Birmingham
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    13:107h00
    Scarborough
    20:10Birmingham
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    20:2510h20
    Scarborough
    6:45Birmingham
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Scarborough to Birmingham

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Buses from Scarborough to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 02:25, the last at 22:55. The fastest coach covers the 223 km distance in 5h 38m.

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
223 km
Average bus duration
6h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Buses per day
7
Fastest bus
5h 38m
First bus
2:25
Last bus
22:55
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
1 day
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

Frequently asked questions about your Scarborough to Birmingham trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Scarborough to Birmingham.

Cheap coach tickets from Scarborough to Birmingham can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Scarborough to Birmingham is £22; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Scarborough to Birmingham leaves at 2:25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Scarborough to Birmingham leaves at 22:55.
There are 7 coaches a day from Scarborough to Birmingham which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Live departures

Scarborough to Birmingham bus times

The table below shows live departures for Scarborough to Birmingham coaches for today, Monday 26 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National Express10:10 Scarborough
6h50
17:00 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National Express13:10 Scarborough
7h00
20:10 Birmingham0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Scarborough to Birmingham coaches with Omio?

National Express operates all coaches services from Scarborough to Birmingham.
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  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Scarborough to Birmingham.

Bus providers: National Express from Scarborough to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Scarborough to Birmingham with National Express for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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 National Express Duration
5h 38m
Cheapest National Express Price
£13
National Express frequency
7 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.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Scarborough and Birmingham

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a coach from Scarborough to Birmingham, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Birmingham. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Scarborough and Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Scarborough to Birmingham for coach company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Scarborough to Birmingham:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Scarborough to Birmingham depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Scarborough to Birmingham.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Scarborough to Birmingham:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Scarborough to Birmingham:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Scarborough to Birmingham.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Scarborough to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Scarborough to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Scarborough to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express.

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Things to do in Birmingham

Discover the best of Birmingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Birmingham trip today.

  • Must visit

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.

  • Must visit

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Science museum with interactive galleries on industry, transport and invention, making it a strong family-friendly visit.

  • Recommended

Pen Museum

Independent museum in a converted factory, exploring Birmingham's pen trade with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
Mid-range
£20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.

FAQs: Scarborough to Birmingham coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scarborough 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
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Scarborough and Birmingham including taking a coach and train.
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popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Scarborough and Birmingham

Most Scarborough to Birmingham buses use the Scarborough, Rail Station to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Scarborough and Birmingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Scarborough
Arrival bus stations in Birmingham

Which Scarborough station do buses to Birmingham leave from?

Buses from Scarborough to Birmingham leave from Scarborough, Rail Station. The station is from Scarborough city centre at Scarborough railway station, Scarborough YO11 1TN, UK.
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City-centre transport

Getting to Scarborough, Rail Station from Scarborough city centre

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Scarborough, Rail Station bus station facilities and services

Scarborough, Rail Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafes and small eateries nearby.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Scarborough, Rail Station. ATMs are available at Scarborough, Rail Station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Scarborough, Rail Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Scarborough, Rail Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Scarborough, Rail Station: Step-free access available for buses.

Bus stations for Scarborough to Birmingham

Check bus stations information for Scarborough and Birmingham, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Scarborough, Rail 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.

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