How much is the bus ticket from Bournemouth to Birmingham?

The cheapest coach tickets from Bournemouth to Birmingham start from £13. The average price for this route is around £32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bournemouth to Birmingham?

The average bus journey time from Bournemouth to Birmingham is 5h 55m, covering a distance of 121 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 25m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Bournemouth to Birmingham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bournemouth to Birmingham?

The earliest bus departs from Bournemouth to Birmingham at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.

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

A bus journey from Bournemouth to Birmingham produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Bournemouth to Birmingham?

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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Bournemouth to Birmingham?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bournemouth to Birmingham?

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 Bournemouth to Birmingham?

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 Bournemouth to Birmingham from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bournemouth to Birmingham on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:15	Coach Station	6h	01:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:00	Coach Station	4h 25m	19:25	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	5h 30m	10:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:25	Bournemouth	6h 30m	12:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	5h 30m	10:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Bournemouth to Birmingham on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:15	Coach Station	6h	01:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:00	Coach Station	4h 25m	19:25	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Coach Station	7h 5m	08:55	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:25	Bournemouth	6h 30m	12:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	01:50	Coach Station	7h 5m	08:55	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Bournemouth to Birmingham on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:15	Coach Station	6h	01:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:00	Coach Station	4h 25m	19:25	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Coach Station	7h 5m	08:55	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:25	Bournemouth	6h 30m	12:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	01:50	Coach Station	7h 5m	08:55	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Bournemouth to Birmingham on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:15	Coach Station	6h	01:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:00	Coach Station	4h 25m	19:25	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Coach Station	7h 20m	09:10	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:25	Bournemouth	6h 30m	12:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	01:50	Coach Station	7h 20m	09:10	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Bournemouth to Birmingham on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:50	Coach Station	7h 20m	09:10	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:00	Coach Station	4h 25m	19:25	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Coach Station	7h 20m	09:10	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:25	Bournemouth	6h 30m	12:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	01:50	Coach Station	7h 20m	09:10	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 13:06 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Bournemouth 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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

122 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £149	Average duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£26 - £360	Average duration3h 6m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£19 - £20	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bournemouth and Birmingham?

Stops in Bournemouth

A
Coach Station
Bournemouth (Coach Station), Bournemouth BH8 8DL, UK
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B
Richmond Hill, 3
3 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6HE, UK
C
Travel Interchange
Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1, UK

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
Visit page
B
Birmingham Airport
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,737 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29737 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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £14

National Express Bournemouth Birmingham recent customer reviews

Good driving speed

Moreen O.

12 December 2023

Very friendly helpful driver

David P.

29 August 2023

It was an awesome trip

Nguher I.

4 April 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,464 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bournemouth to Birmingham

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

How much is the bus ticket from Bournemouth to Birmingham?
The cheapest coach tickets from Bournemouth to Birmingham start from £13. The average price for this route is around £32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bournemouth to Birmingham?
The average bus journey time from Bournemouth to Birmingham is 5h 55m, covering a distance of 121 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 25m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Bournemouth to Birmingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bournemouth to Birmingham?
The earliest bus departs from Bournemouth to Birmingham at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bournemouth to Birmingham?
A bus journey from Bournemouth to Birmingham produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Bournemouth to Birmingham?
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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Bournemouth to Birmingham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bournemouth to Birmingham?
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 Bournemouth to Birmingham?
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

26/11

£20

27/11

£19

Today

£21

29/11

£17

30/11

£19

01/12

£15

02/12

£16

03/12

£13

The cheapest trip from Bournemouth to Birmingham was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £13

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

You can expect to pay from £13 to £91 for a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-12-03.

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.