Next departures from London to Birmingham on 18 November
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Victoria Coach Station
Coach Station
Cheapest
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London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Great Charles Street Queensway
Fastest
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Victoria Coach Station
Coach Station
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Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Finchley Road
Brunel Street
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Next departures from London to Birmingham on 19 November
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Victoria Coach Station
Coach Station
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London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Victoria Coach Station
Coach Station
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Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Finchley Road
Brunel Street
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Next departures from London to Birmingham on 20 November
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Victoria Coach Station
Coach Station
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London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Victoria Coach Station
Coach Station
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Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Finchley Road
Brunel Street
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Next departures from London to Birmingham on 21 November
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Victoria Coach Station
Great Charles Street Queensway
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London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Victoria Coach Station
Coach Station
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Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Finchley Road
Brunel Street
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Next departures from London to Birmingham on 22 November
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Victoria Coach Station
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Golders Green
Coach Station
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Victoria Coach Station
Coach Station
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Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Finchley Road
Brunel Street
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Next departures from London to Birmingham on 23 November
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Victoria Coach Station
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Golders Green
Coach Station
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Victoria Coach Station
Coach Station
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Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Finchley Road
Brunel Street
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Next departures from London to Birmingham on 24 November
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Victoria Coach Station
Coach Station
Cheapest
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London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Great Charles Street Queensway
Fastest
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Victoria Coach Station
Coach Station
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Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Finchley Road
Brunel Street
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Compare 3 ways to travel from London 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 £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Customers frequently praise National Express for its clean and comfortable coaches, friendly staff, and efficient service. Many users appreciate the punctuality of the buses and express their intention to use this service again in the future. However, a few reviews mention minor issues such as unclean toilets or discomfort during long journeys due to lack of neck support on seats.
National Express London Birmingham recent customer reviews
What a total disaster, the ticket indicates I go to north action London, I got there since twenty minutes before seven, I was there until twenty minutes after seven, no single bus showed up, anyway that’s gonna be my last time ever to use national express north action, as a matter of fact im deleting the app
1 out of 5 stars
Taiwo T.
Driver was 35 minutes late for 4pm journey. The coach was extremely hot as the air conditioning wasn’t turned up, the Sun roof fell shut so what little air we had disappeared. Everyone was complaining about the heat
1 out of 5 stars
Shannelle G.
The bus was delayed for 30min̈utes and it stank of urine all through the journey. We covered our noses throughout. I didn't enjoy it
Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting timely departures and arrivals. The staff is noted for being friendly, and passengers appreciate the clean and comfortable buses. However, some reviews mention a lack of heating on board during colder conditions as well as issues with toilet facilities not functioning properly.
Flixbus London Birmingham recent customer reviews
The bus was running 10mins late but I was informed via text message and email. When it arrived, the staff were very friendly. The bus was clean and comfortable and arrived at the destination on time.
5 out of 5 stars
Chad F.
I’m unhappy with Flixbus they delayed me for 50 minutes at the Victoria coach station this morning and I missed my appointment so sad and frustrating
1 out of 5 stars
Victoria Olayinka N.
Arrived home quicker than scheduled despite traffic on the motorway. It was cold on the coach though. No heating on.
According to multiple reviews, customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the service provided by the coach company. Specifically, there were consistent delays and late arrivals that caused some customers to miss important meetings. Additionally, there were complaints about spending a significant amount of time searching for bus stops in Birmingham.
Megabus London Birmingham recent customer reviews
Very disappointed, dissatisfied, Very long delayed trip, toilet not working on the coach and no charging point on the coach and Very unpleasant trip getting home in the early hours of the following morning for the journey which supposed to have started at 19:00, I ended up getting home at 2am in the morning.
1 out of 5 stars
Oladepo F.
My coach arrived 2 hours later than it said it was going to and i missed an important meeting
2 out of 5 stars
Olivia H.
The bus arrived 1 hour late to Birmingham and was 2 hours late picking us up from Birmingham to victoria.
Based on 306 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. The Airline ticket prices on this trip start at £52
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Birmingham
What's the distance between London and Birmingham by coach?
The journey from London to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 101 miles (163 km).
What is the best way to go from London to Birmingham without a car?
You can reach Birmingham from London by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
16/11
£9
17/11
£6
Today
£6
19/11
£6
20/11
£6
21/11
£5
22/11
£5
23/11
£5
The cheapest trip from London to Birmingham was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £5
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Birmingham as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £5 to £62 for a bus ticket from London to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-11-23.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from London to Birmingham?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from London to Birmingham was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £5
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
