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How to get to Birmingham by bus

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bus lines4
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About Birmingham

As the second-largest city in the UK, Birmingham effortlessly blends the city’s quaint vibe with modern-day high-rises. One of the top local attractions is St. Martin in the Bull Ring, the original parish church of Birmingham. Featuring remarkable Gothic Revival architecture standing in stark contrast with the futuristic-looking shopping centers, the church is a great spot for travelers looking for a bit of respite. As you stroll around the city, don’t forget to visit the famous Cadbury World, which details the long history of the brand, as well as all the products it produces. For culturally-inclined activities, head to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, which offers over 40 exhibits.

If you wish to try out authentic Indian dishes with a local twist, head over to Pushkar. For those who wish to enjoy a more upscale dining experience, Bank offers a chic menu in an elegant setting.

The principal rail station is Birmingham New Street Station, which is the busiest train station in the UK. The Birmingham Coach Station offers coach services by National Express as far as London and Dublin. The city’s main airport is the Birmingham Airport, which is located 6 miles east of the city center.

What bus companies travel to Birmingham, United Kingdom?

Located in United Kingdom, Birmingham is accessible by bus from 36 other cities. You can choose from 335 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Birmingham on Wanderu. FlixBus usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Birmingham are also available.

Bus companies serving Birmingham

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express1204h 37m€24.94
FlixBus589h 45m€35.60
Megabus564h 37m€19.22
Expressway Eurolines18h 13m€62.89
  • National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.

  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.

Which bus carrier has the best service to Birmingham?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Birmingham by bus with National Express giving them a 5 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Megabus had the most comfortable bus service to Birmingham taking into account the seats and amenities that Megabus offers. They rate Megabus a 4.7 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Birmingham punctually, travelers suggest that National Express has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Birmingham, rating them a 4.5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

€2.98 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Birmingham, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Birmingham. In the last month, buses from Manchester to Birmingham had the lowest average price at €6.39.

The busiest bus station in Birmingham is Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Birmingham are:

  • Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
  • Brunel St
  • Coach Station
Birmingham is the most popular bus destination in Birmingham. It also ranks number 50 in United Kingdom. Birmingham has the most bus connections in the region. There are 193 bus schedules arriving in Birmingham each day.
The population of Birmingham is 984333. Birmingham ranks number 1 in terms of population in Birmingham and number 6 in all of United Kingdom.
Bus tickets to Birmingham range from €4 for a short trip to Birmingham, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Birmingham starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Birmingham can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €3.
Traveling by bus is very popular with those going to visit their friends in Birmingham. With good deals available and ability to plan last minute, a bus ticket to Birmingham is the best way to get some facetime with your friends and with great bus locations in Birmingham you'll arrive near the action ready to hit the town with your friends.
The closest bus station to the city center of Birmingham is Brunel St, located just 0.8 miles away. Select Brunel St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Birmingham. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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