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The cheapest and fastest coaches from St Austell to Birmingham
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 04 Oct
Cheapest price on 04 Oct
£33
Average ticket price on 04 Oct
£33
Fastest journey on 04 Oct
10 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 04 Oct
10 h 5 m
Buses on 04 Oct
1
Distance
310 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from St Austell to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Austell to Birmingham will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Fast coaches
On Sun 04 Oct, we found 1 buses from St Austell to Birmingham, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 310 km distance in an average of 10 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 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.
20:5010h05St Austell6:55Birmingham£331One-way0 changes
- 20:5010h05St Austell6:55Birmingham£331One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from St Austell to Birmingham
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Buses from St Austell to Birmingham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 310 km distance in 6h 40m.
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 310 km |
Average bus duration 7h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 2:30 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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
Live departures
St Austell to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for St Austell to Birmingham coaches for today, Saturday 3 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:50 St Austell | 9h50 | 6:40 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book St Austell to Birmingham coaches with Omio?
National Express operates all coaches services from St Austell to Birmingham.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from St Austell to Birmingham.
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from St Austell to Birmingham.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from St Austell to Birmingham.
Bus providers: National Express from St Austell to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between St Austell to Birmingham with National Express for as low as £16. 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
6h 40m
Cheapest National Express Price
£16
National Express frequency
2 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.
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Anderson & Hill
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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.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3.00
- Day pass
- £5.50
To the city centre
Birmingham Coach Station -> Birmingham New Street
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Contactless payment is widely accepted on buses and trams via Swift Go, which caps fares automatically for eligible journeys.
- Check TfWM for disruptions and city-centre stop changes before travel, as Birmingham city-centre bus routing can change during roadworks.
FAQs: St Austell to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Austell 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.
Cheap coach tickets from St Austell to Birmingham can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for St Austell to Birmingham is £41; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from St Austell to Birmingham is 6h 40m to travel the 310 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from St Austell to Birmingham leaves at 2:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from St Austell to Birmingham leaves at 22:30.
There are 2 coaches a day from St Austell to Birmingham which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from St Austell 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 St Austell and Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from St Austell , you have various coach station options to start your route from including St Austell, Bus Station, Truro, Bus Station, St Blazey, Gate, Newquay, Bus Station . When arriving in Birmingham , you can end your route in coach stations like Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, Hagley Road West, Birmingham.Passengers board the coach most frequently from St Austell, Bus Station, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 1 away from the city centre.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between St Austell and Birmingham including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from St Austell to Birmingham:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from St Austell to Birmingham for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from St Austell 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 National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from St Austell to Birmingham.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from St Austell 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 St Austell to Birmingham:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from St Austell to Birmingham.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from St Austell to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from St Austell to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from St Austell to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Austell and Birmingham
Most St Austell to Birmingham buses use the St Austell, Bus Station to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham, Hagley Road West. Use this guide to compare St Austell and Birmingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in St Austell
Arrival bus stations in Birmingham
Which St Austell station do buses to Birmingham leave from?
Buses from St Austell to Birmingham leave from St Austell, Bus Station. The station is 2 km from St Austell city centre at St Austell bus station, St Austell, Saint Austell PL25 4LA, UK.
St Austell, Bus StationSt Austell bus station, St Austell, Saint Austell PL25 4LA, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to St Austell, Bus Station from St Austell city centre
St Austell, Bus Station is 1 km from St Austell city centre. Public transport options include:
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St Austell, Bus Station bus station facilities and services
St Austell, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at St Austell, Bus Station. ATMs are available at St Austell, Bus Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St Austell, Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Austell, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St Austell, Bus Station: Station is accessible for those with mobility challenges.
Which Birmingham station do buses from St Austell arrive at?
Buses from St Austell to Birmingham most often arrive at Birmingham, Coach Station. Some services arrive at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Birmingham arrival station.
Birmingham, Coach StationMill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DD, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham, Coach Station from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus4, 97, 6, X2, 3, 97A, 2, 4A, 5, X1 · 4m · £2 · every ~191 min
X2, 4A, X1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 5 · 13m · £2 · every ~149 min
Birmingham, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street QueenswayGreat Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway from Birmingham city centre
Bus822, X8, 12, 24, 126, 13, 23, X10, 829, 9 · 2m · £2 · every ~153 min
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
BirminghamUpper Crust Digbeth, Coach Station, 52-56 Spencer House, Birmingham B5 6DQ, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham from Birmingham city centre
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Birmingham bus station facilities and services
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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