Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 23 May

Cheapest price

£29

Average price

£43

Fastest journey

3 h 10 m

Average duration

3 h 49 m

Buses per day

28

Distance

157 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.

Fast coaches

Of the 28 buses that leave Stansted Mountfitchet for Birmingham every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 157 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 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.

  • National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
    20:254h00
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    0:25Birmingham, Coach Station
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
    6:154h15
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    10:30Birmingham, Coach Station
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
    15:104h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    19:35Birmingham, Coach Station
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX400
    23:509h05
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    8:55Birmingham, Coach Station
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
    16:404h35
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    21:15Birmingham, Coach Station
    £291One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £26.

Distance: 157 km

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Train

£31

Average Price

Cheapest

£54

Average Price

4h 33m

Average total duration

4h 3m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham bus times

The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham coaches for today, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNX77715:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
20:00 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX77717:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h10
21:40 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX77719:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h05
23:35 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX77721:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h50
1:20 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
Saturday 23 May
National ExpressNX777
Delayed
8:00 1:05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h00
12:30 12:30Birmingham, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
On time
2:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h10
8:55 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
On time
6:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h15
10:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressNXA6 · NX590
On time
7:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
12:10 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressNX777
On time
9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
13:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX777
On time
11:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h25
15:55 Birmingham, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
On time
11:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h15
15:55 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressNX777
On time
13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h10
16:40 Birmingham, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
On time
15:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h25
19:35 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressNX777
On time
15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h20
19:50 Birmingham, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
On time
16:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h55
21:35 Birmingham, Hagley Road West
1 change
National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
On time
16:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h35
21:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressNX777
On time
17:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h10
21:40 Birmingham, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNXA8 · NX541
On time
17:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h50
23:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressNX777
On time
19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h05
23:35 Birmingham, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNXA6 · NX400
On time
20:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h00
0:25 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressNX777
On time
21:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h50
1:20 Birmingham, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNXA8 · NX421
On time
23:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h30
5:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX400
On time
23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
9h05
8:55 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham

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Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham run on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.

There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 157 km distance in 4h 0m.

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
157 km
Average bus duration
4h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Buses per day
28
Direct buses
8
Fastest bus
4h 0m
First bus
0:45
Last bus
23:55
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
63 days
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 Stansted Mountfitchet to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham with National Express for as low as £20. 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 Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest Price
£20
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.

Coaches from Stansted to Birmingham

National Express provides the coaches from Stansted to Birmingham Coach Station. Over twenty coaches leave daily, at approximately one to two-hour intervals. The direct distance is just over 120 miles. The journey takes between four and five hours.

Which coach companies travel from Stansted to Birmingham?

National Express is the sole provider of coach services between Stansted Airport and Birmingham Coach Station. Passengers can book tickets for the coaches on the Stansted-Birmingham route online from Omio.

How long is the coach from Stansted to Birmingham?

Depending on whether passengers are required to change, the journey between Stansted and Birmingham takes between four and five hours. The shortest journey runs directly between the airport and Birmingham City. However, a number of the services require changes at Golders Green, Victoria Coach Station or Heathrow Airport. Passengers can connect to the service at Golders Green and Victoria Coach Station via scheduled London bus and Underground services.

How many coaches are there from Stansted to Birmingham?

Twenty-two coaches leave Stansted daily for Birmingham. The earliest bus leaves at 6:00 a.m. and the latest leaves at 1:00 a.m. The buses arrive at Birmingham coach station, for which there is no specified closing time. The most expensive tickets are required for coaches leaving Stansted in the mid-morning to noon, while the least expensive tickets are available for very early in the morning, between 4:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. However, these seats require passengers to change at the destinations outlined above.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Stansted to Birmingham?

Departure coach station: The coach and bus station at Stansted Airport is just a brief, two-minute walk away from the air terminal building. Facilities there include a newsagent, a coffee shop, toilets and pay phones.

Arrival coach station: Birmingham Coach Station is open 24 hours daily. It is situated in Digbeth, an area in the centre of the city. On arrival, passengers will find bathrooms and pay phones, a restaurant and newsagents, cash dispensing facilities, WiFi and charging points. It is easy to travel to the city centre by taxi and the number 3 bus, which connects Digbeth with the city centre.

FAQs: Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet 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
Cheap coach tickets from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham can start from as little as £20 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham is £31; 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham is 4h 0m to travel the 157 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham leaves at 0:45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 8 direct coaches a day from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet and Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Stansted Mountfitchet , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station . When arriving in Birmingham , you can end your route in coach stations like Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Hagley Road West, Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport).Passengers board the coach most frequently from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, which is located around 1 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Birmingham from Stansted Mountfitchet is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and Birmingham including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Stansted Mountfitchet and Birmingham

Stansted Mountfitchet
Birmingham
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
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, Comet Road (Airport)
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