London, England
Birmingham, England

London to Birmingham by Bus or Train

Megabus has the cheapest bus ticket from London to Birmingham for only £9, on a trip of approximately 3h 5m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Birmingham.

  • Megabus logo
    Cheapest
    Bus
    3h 5m
    Direct
  • Avanti West Coast
    Fastest
    Train
    1h 25m
    Direct
  • London Midland Railway
    Earliest
    Train
    2h 36m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Megabus
05:30->08:35
London Midland Railway
05:39->08:15
Avanti West Coast
21:23->23:15

Save £44 if you travel with Megabus!

Bus from London to Birmingham

The bus trip from London to Birmingham takes approximately 3h duration and covers a distance of about 163 km. There are usually 9 buses traveling daily to Birmingham and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from £8.99 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance163 km
Price£8.99
Frequency9
Fastest2h 45m

Train London to Birmingham

It takes an average of 1h 59m to travel from London to Birmingham by train, covering a distance of about 163 km. There are usually 47 trains traveling daily from London to Birmingham and tickets for this journey start from £32 when you book in advance.

Distance163 km
Price£32
Frequency47
Fastest1h 25m

Megabus stations in London

  • Victoria Coach Station

Megabus stations in Birmingham

  • Brunel Street

London Midland Railway stations in London

  • Euston

London Midland Railway stations in Birmingham

  • New street station

Avanti West Coast stations in London

  • Euston

Avanti West Coast stations in Birmingham

  • New street station

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from London to Birmingham is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.