How to get to London from Birmingham
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How to get to London from Birmingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to London is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Birmingham and London
 Distance | 100 miles |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Coach or train |
 Ticket price range | £5 - £14 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • £5 • 2 h 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • £14 • 1 h 58 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or West Midland Trains |
Take a coach or train to travel 100 miles to London from Birmingham. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are National Express or West Midland Trains among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Birmingham to London.
General Information About the Journey from Birmingham to London
The journey of around 200 kilometres from Birmingham to London can be completed between 1.5 - 2.5 hours by bus or train. The fastest travel option is generally the train, offered by Virgin Trains.
Buses from Birmingham to London
National Express offers a regular service from Birmingham to London, available each day and departing at least two times each hour through the majority of the day and early evening. Journeys take around 2.5 hours to travel between Birmingham Coach Station and London Victoria Coach Station. Each journey offered is direct between the two cities, with services commencing in the early morning and continuing until just after 9:00 p.m.
Trains from Birmingham to London
Virgin Trains's service departs Birmingham New Street every 20 minutes throughout the day. Travellers can be at London Euston Station in Central London in around 1.5 hours. Journeys begin each morning around 6:00 a.m. and continue until after 11:00 p.m. Chiltern Railways also operate a stopping service between Birmingham and London with a duration of around 2 hours.
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Travel to London from Birmingham on CrossCountry, National Express and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing timetables and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to London from Birmingham. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FAQs: Birmingham to London
There are 2 travel options from Birmingham to London: coach or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and London is a coach with an average price of £5.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to London:
Taking a coach costs £9 less than taking a train, which costs on average £14 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to London from Birmingham is by train, which takes on average 1 h 58 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes 2 h 25 min on average.
The distance from Birmingham to London is approximately 100 miles.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to London is:
- Around 11 coaches per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Birmingham and London as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Birmingham to London:
- Coaches most often depart from Birmingham at Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in London at London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street and arrive in London Euston.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to London:
- You can take a coach from Birmingham to London with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £5 with FlixBus from Birmingham to London.
- You can take a train from Birmingham to London with West Midland Trains, Virgin Trains, Chiltern Railways or CrossCountry. Cheap tickets can be found for £14 with West Midland Trains from Birmingham to London.
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to London with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to London with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus with 11 direct coaches per day.
- You can find 14 direct trains per day to take to London with West Midland Trains, Virgin Trains or Chiltern Railways.
Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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