What is the travel distance from Penrith to Birmingham?

About 155 miles (250 km) separate Penrith and Birmingham.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Penrith to Birmingham?

The majority of buses traveling from Penrith to Birmingham start their journey at Penrith Bus Stop and wind up at Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Thinktank Science Museum, Jewellery Quarter, The National Sea Life, Spa and Villa Park Stadium.

Bus Penrith to Birmingham from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Penrith to Birmingham on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05pm	Penrith Bus Stop	5h 35m	7:40pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	10h 20m	12:55pm	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	12h 40m	6:00pm	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Penrith Bus Stop	4h 55m	4:10pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	Penrith Bus Stop	5h 20m	7:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Penrith to Birmingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 11 hours and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

11hAverage Duration

155 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $98	Average Duration11h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$46 - $46	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Penrith and Birmingham?

Stops in Penrith

A
Penrith Bus Stop
Ullswater Rd, Penrith CA11, UK
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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
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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

FlixBus

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Penrith to Birmingham by bus

What is the travel distance from Penrith to Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Penrith to Birmingham?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/20

$13

11/21

$32

Today

$21

11/23

$37

11/24

$29

11/25

No data

11/26

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11/27

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The cheapest trip from Penrith to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 20, 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 Penrith to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $84 for a bus ticket from Penrith to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-24.