How far is Heathrow from Birmingham?

The distance between Heathrow and Birmingham is around 151 km (94 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Heathrow to Birmingham?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at London Heathrow Airport, in Heathrow, and end it at Bearwood, in Birmingham.

Bus Heathrow to Birmingham from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heathrow to Birmingham on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 20m	11:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	10:20pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 50m	12:10am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 30m	10:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 20m	9:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 30m	10:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Birmingham on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 20m	10:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	10:20pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 50m	12:10am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 30m	5:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 30m	3:10am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 30m	5:00am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Birmingham on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 20m	10:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	10:20pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 50m	12:10am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 30m	5:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 30m	3:10am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 30m	5:00am	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:30 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Heathrow to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

150 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $101	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $62	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers generally appreciate the service, citing good manners and driving skills of drivers, timely journeys, and reasonable prices. Many plan to use the service again. However, some reviews mention issues with bus cleanliness related to toilet odors and a lack of modern facilities on older buses.

National Express Heathrow Birmingham recent customer reviews

My experience was great, everything went like clock works. First coach on time (5mins out ). But got to the first point in time to locate second coach pick up point. Second coach as like the first, on time, clean, drivers had clear instructions, arrived at my destination with time to spare, Great Job.

Michael A.

July 30, 2024

The journey was excellent, with delightful drivers both ways but the man on the desk at Heathrow was less than helpful and about him we feel the need to make a complaint so that our treatment and that of two other couples around a similar time can be investigated.

Ian B.

November 4, 2023

The trip took longer and I arrived 1hour late. Instead of 00:25, I arrived 1:30. I missed the person picking me and had to taxi to my home. The driver was really nice though.

Kabba N.

October 15, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have reported a positive experience with the service, highlighting that the driver was very nice and cautious. Additionally, they appreciated the comfortable seating and smooth journey provided during their trip.

Flixbus Heathrow Birmingham recent customer reviews

Despite the delay, the journey was quick and easy

Veenus V.

October 26, 2025

The chair was comfortable and the journey was smooth. The driver was cautious

Oluwabunmi A.

July 17, 2025

Driver was very nice and we enjoyed.

Soraya A.

June 9, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Birmingham?

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Stops in Birmingham

A - Bearwood

B - Coach Station

C - Birmingham Airport

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Heathrow to Birmingham by bus

How far is Heathrow from Birmingham?
The distance between Heathrow and Birmingham is around 151 km (94 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Heathrow to Birmingham?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at London Heathrow Airport, in Heathrow, and end it at Bearwood, in Birmingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$44

11-17

$18

Today

$18

11-19

$16

11-20

$15

11-21

$15

11-22

$15

11-23

$16

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $109 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.