St Ives to Birmingham bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from St Ives to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£27

Fastest journey

9 h 45 m

Average duration

9 h 45 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

355 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from St Ives 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 Ives to Birmingham will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave St Ives for Birmingham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 355 km distance in an average of 9 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 45 m .

The slowest buses will take 9 h 45 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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05:009h45
St Ives
14:45Birmingham
£271One-way
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Compare train and coach for St Ives to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £96.

Distance: 355 km

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Train

£27

Average Price

Cheapest

£150

Average Price

10h 10m

Average total duration

9h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from St Ives to Birmingham

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Buses from St Ives to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 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.
Price information
Distance
355 km
Average bus duration
9h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Buses per day
6
Direct buses
4
Fastest bus
8h 40m
First bus
02:00
Last bus
23:55
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

Bus providers: National Express from St Ives to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between St Ives to Birmingham with National Express for as low as £18. 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.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 5m
Cheapest Price
£24
National Express frequency
5 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.

FAQs: St Ives to Birmingham coach

FAQs: Take the bus from St Ives to Birmingham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from St Ives to Birmingham.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from St Ives to Birmingham can start from as little as £30 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for St Ives to Birmingham is £35; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the St Ives to Birmingham coach time is 9 h 5 min   covering the 219 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from St Ives to Birmingham leaves at 08: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from St Ives to Birmingham leaves at 22: 14.
There are 3 coaches a day from St Ives 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 Ives 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 from St Ives to Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
The cheapest month to travel from St Ives to Birmingham by coach is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from St Ives to Birmingham including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from St Ives to Birmingham has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from St Ives to Birmingham.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from St Ives to Birmingham.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from St Ives to Birmingham.
    No, luggage for the coach from St Ives to Birmingham needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from St Ives to Birmingham.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from St Ives to Birmingham.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from St Ives to Birmingham.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from St Ives to Birmingham.

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    Important Stations and Airports in St Ives and Birmingham

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    Birmingham
    Birmingham, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
    Amenities at bus station
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    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    address
    Address
    Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DD, United Kingdom
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-23:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    1 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Mill Lane
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the main entrance.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transport options for Birmingham, Coach Station
    • Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
    Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
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