Sheffield to Birmingham bus with National Express
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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sheffield to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sheffield to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Birmingham will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 11 buses that leave Sheffield for Birmingham every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price |
3h 12m average duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m average duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sheffield to Birmingham bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 undefined · undefined | 12:05 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 16h45 | 04:50 Birmingham, Brunel Street | 1 change | |
| Sunday 15 June | |||||
| undefined · undefined | 00:05 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 17h25 | 17:30 Birmingham, Brunel Street | 1 change | |
| NX180 | 02:25 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h20 | 05:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX131 | 06:05 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1h55 | 08:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX131 | 08:00 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2h00 | 10:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sheffield to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 19:30 |
Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus Sheffield to Birmingham
Buy your official National Express, Megabus and FlixBus coach tickets between Sheffield and Birmingham from £6 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular 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 between Sheffield and Birmingham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
Coach information from Sheffield to Birmingham with National Express:
- Average Duration: 2 h
- Cheapest Price: £9
- National Express frequency: 7 a day
Coaches from Sheffield to Birmingham
Coach travel makes it easy to get from Sheffield to Birmingham, and whenever travellers need to make the journey, they won't lack possible options. National Express offers seven departures during the week and seven to nine coaches at the weekend with an extra two services on Sundays. The journey time varies from two hours 20 minutes to four hours 15 minutes.
Which coach companies travel from Sheffield to Birmingham?
National Express is the only bus company that serves the Sheffield to Birmingham route. The company runs direct services seven days a week, with no changes required at any stage.
How long is the coach from Sheffield to Birmingham?
Although buses travel directly between Sheffield and Birmingham, journey durations vary quite a lot. The fastest buses only take two hours 20 minutes to make the trip but some services take four hours 15 minutes, so passengers should check before travelling to avoid unnecessary delays.
How many coaches are there from Sheffield to Birmingham?
Passengers will have a wide range of options when catching coaches from Sheffield to Birmingham. Expect seven weekday departures and seven to nine buses on Saturdays and Sundays. There are no seasonal variations, and buses travel direct.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Sheffield to Birmingham?
Departure bus station: All buses to Birmingham from Sheffield will depart from Sheffield Coach Station. The Coach Station is located on Pond Street in central Sheffield and is easy to access from most parts of the city. Local buses 43 and 44 are good options for those coming from the heart of the city with luggage, and they also cater to travellers from nearby towns like Chesterfield. Sheffield Station is around 400 metres to the south, so is within easy walking distance of the Coach Station for most people.
Arrival bus station: Coaches from Sheffield will arrive at Birmingham Coach Station, which can be found on Mill Lane - again, not far from the centre of town. To reach the centre, arrivals can transfer to local buses 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 from the Oxford Street bus stop. The journey takes 10-15 minutes at most. National Express also runs direct coaches from the Coach Station to Birmingham International Airport's own bus station. Birmingham New Street Station is also around 500 metres to the north-west and can be reached by taxi in 5-10 minutes.
FAQs: Sheffield to Birmingham coach
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange), which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) 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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