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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 8 m
Buses on 05 Sept
2
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Wellingborough to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wellingborough to Birmingham will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 2 buses from Wellingborough to Birmingham, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 84 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 36 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wellingborough to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 84 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wellingborough to Birmingham:
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wellingborough to Birmingham costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 48m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £18. The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Wellingborough to Birmingham coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:25 Wellingborough | 1h30 | 23:55 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
![]() | 1:35 Wellingborough | 1h40 | 3:15 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:07 Wellingborough | 2h36 | 12:43 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Wellingborough to Birmingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:30, the last at 22:25. The fastest coach covers the 84 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 84 km |
Average bus duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 1:30 |
Last bus 22:25 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wellingborough 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.

Most Wellingborough to Birmingham buses use the Northampton, Town Centre to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham. Use this guide to compare Wellingborough and Birmingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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