Bus from Birmingham to London: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to London on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National ExpressBus
    		Coach Station
    		Victoria Coach StationCheapest
    FlixbusBus
    		Great Charles Street Queensway
    		M1 London Gateway Service AreaFastest
    National ExpressBus
      		Coach Station
      		Victoria Coach StationNo tags
      FlixbusBus
      		Great Charles Street Queensway
      		Victoria Coach StationNo tags
      MegabusBus
        		Brunel Street
        		Victoria Coach StationNo tags

        Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:07 PM GMT.

        Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to London

        We recommend carpooling

        Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        2carpool per day
        2h 10mAverage Duration
        163 kmDistance
        7kgCO₂ emissions
        Bus
        		Average Price$13 - $163Average Duration3h 30m
        4kg CO₂e
        Train
        		Average Price$15 - $344Average Duration2h 2m
        4kg CO₂e
        Carpool
        		Average Price$14 - $44Average Duration2h 10m
        7kg CO₂e

        Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to London by bus

        Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

        1. How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to London?

          The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to London start from $13. The average price for this route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

        2. How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to London?

          The average bus travel time from Birmingham to London is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 150 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by FlixBus.

        3. Which bus companies service the Birmingham to London route?

          Several major bus companies operate on this route with 168 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.

        4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to London?

          The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to London at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

        5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to London?

          A bus trip from Birmingham to London generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

        6. What is the best bus company from Birmingham to London?

          According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.

        7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to London?

          Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

        8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to London?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

        9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to London?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

        Find cheapest prices for buses

        Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

        Best price found
        11-25
        $14
        11-26
        $12
        Today
        $12
        11-28
        $14
        11-29
        $12
        11-30
        $12
        12-01
        $12
        12-02
        $12
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to London was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $12

        To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to London, as early as possible.

        You can expect to pay from $12 to $115 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-12-02.

        What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham to London?

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