How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to York?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to York start from $18. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to York?

The average bus travel time from Birmingham to York is 5h, covering a distance of 174 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 55m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to York route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to York?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to York at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to York?

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

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to York?

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.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to York?

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to York?

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to York?

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.

Bus Birmingham to York from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to York on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	4h 42m	9:42pm	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Coach Station	4h 25m	11:55pm	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	4h 42m	9:42pm	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	5h 7m	11:22pm	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	5h 7m	11:22pm	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to York on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Coach Station	5h	11:15am	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Coach Station	3h 55m	12:55pm	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	Coach Station	5h	11:15am	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Coach Station	3h 55m	12:55pm	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Coach Station	3h 55m	12:55pm	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 2:14 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to York

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach York. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

173 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $75	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $474	Average Duration2h 27m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $42	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and York?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
Visit page
D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in York

A
York Bus Stop (RC)
Station Road (outside Rail Stn, Stop RC), York YO24
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B
University Of York Bus Stop
James College Nucleus & Student Centre, York YO10 5DE, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,741 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29741 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $18

National Express Birmingham York recent customer reviews

Inside the coach was too hot several times and it is not possible to adjust the temperature.

Ilaria S.

March 9, 2024

Seats are uncomfortable.

James W.

May 1, 2019

Very good efficient service

Jennifer H.

January 17, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,479 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,278 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to York by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to York?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to York start from $18. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to York?
The average bus travel time from Birmingham to York is 5h, covering a distance of 174 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 55m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to York route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to York?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to York at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to York?
A bus trip from Birmingham to York generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to York?
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to York?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to York?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to York?
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

11-28

$42

11-29

$32

Today

$29

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12-03

$17

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12-05

$29

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to York was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $76 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-12-03.