How much does a bus ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham cost?

The bus ticket price from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham starts at R 140. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham?

The average travel time between London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham is around , although the fastest bus will take about 1h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 151 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham?

The number of buses from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 94 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham?

When taking the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham?

Buses travelling between London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham leave from Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminals 2&3 or Thistle London Heathrow T5 and arrive at Coach Station, Birmingham Airport, Bearwood.

Bus London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham from R 163 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Heathrow to Birmingham on 19 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:35	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 20m	20:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
19:30	Heathrow	1h 40m	21:10	Birmingham	Fastest
12:00	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 35m	14:35	Coach Station	No tags
16:30	Heathrow	2h 30m	19:00	Birmingham	No tags
12:30	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 25m	14:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Birmingham on 20 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 20m	09:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
22:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 50m	00:10	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 30m	05:00	Coach Station	No tags
22:50	Heathrow	1h 50m	00:40	Birmingham	No tags
00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 30m	03:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Birmingham on 21 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 20m	09:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
22:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 50m	00:10	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 30m	05:00	Coach Station	No tags
07:00	Heathrow	2h	09:00	Birmingham	No tags
00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 30m	03:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Birmingham on 22 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:40	Heathrow	2h 20m	12:00	Birmingham	Cheapest
22:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 50m	00:10	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 30m	05:00	Coach Station	No tags
00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 30m	03:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 30m	05:00	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Birmingham on 23 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 20m	09:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
22:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 50m	00:10	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 30m	05:00	Coach Station	No tags
00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 30m	03:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 30m	05:00	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Birmingham on 26 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 20m	09:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
22:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	1h 50m	00:10	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 30m	05:00	Coach Station	No tags
00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 30m	03:10	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 30m	05:00	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:49 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from London Heathrow Airport 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 and with fares starting at just R 140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2hAverage duration

150 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 192 - R 2 329	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 140 - R 481	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Official partners

National Express

4/529 718 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.

30 July 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.

4 November 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.

15 October 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511 373 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

26 October 2025

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

Oluwabunmi A.

17 July 2025

Driver was very nice and we enjoyed.

Soraya A.

9 June 2025

Megabus UK

3.5/54 274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

According to customer reviews, there are mixed opinions about the service. Some customers complain about issues such as being charged for extra luggage and experiencing delays. On the other hand, some customers appreciate the comfortable buses and friendly drivers. Overall, it seems that improvements can be made in terms of customer support and communication regarding bus schedules."

Megabus Heathrow Birmingham recent customer reviews

It was a very smooth ride. Very welcoming driver and cheerful driver. The bus only got in slightly late which was quite understandable due to London unpredictable traffic conditions. Well, in a scale of 10, I rate 9.5

Olaitan Olusegun O.

2 February 2024

Very bad No urangment for bus information on the bus station only national express staff is available at the bus station

Syed B.

17 August 2023

Was told I could not pay for the extra luggage had to buy an extra ticket for the bag….Rip off.

Samson M.

15 May 2023

The Airline

4.5/5306 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.1

BlaBlaCar

Companies in United Kingdom:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Amtrak, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar, Intercape

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Heathrow to Birmingham by bus

How much does a bus ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham cost?
The bus ticket price from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham starts at R 140. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham?
The average travel time between London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham is around , although the fastest bus will take about 1h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 151 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham?
The number of buses from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 94 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham?
When taking the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham?
Buses travelling between London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham leave from Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminals 2&3 or Thistle London Heathrow T5 and arrive at Coach Station, Birmingham Airport, Bearwood.