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Coach from Heathrow to Birmingham
National Express operates up to 27 coach services daily from Heathrow to Birmingham, starting from £9.50 one-way*, with our fastest service taking just 2 hours 15 minutes.
With more frequent departures than any other coach operator, we'll get you from the airport to England's second city comfortably and affordably.
Coach from Heathrow to Birmingham
National Express operates up to 27 coach services daily from Heathrow to Birmingham, starting from £9.50 one-way*, with our fastest service taking just 2 hours 15 minutes.
With more frequent departures than any other coach operator, we'll get you from the airport to England's second city comfortably and affordably.
| Heathrow to Birmingham journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2hrs 15 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £9.50 * |
| Distance (approx) | 237km |
| No. of stops | 2 (423 service, other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 06:55am/23:59pm (from Heathrow Terminal 2) |
Our Heathrow to Birmingham services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 210 service travels up to 12 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5
- Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station
- Warwick Parkway
- Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Oxford (Sandhills)
- Oxford Bus Station
- Birmingham Airport (BHX), also for NEC
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Birmingham (Bearwood)
Our 423 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport London, Central Bus Station
- Oxford Bus Station
- Birmingham Airport (BHX), also for NEC
- Birmingham Coach Station
Our 551 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station
- Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Birmingham Coach Station
Our 707 service travels up to 9 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5
- Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station
- Hemel Hempstead
- Luton Airport
- Luton (Interchange for town centre)
- Luton, Challney (near Travelodge)
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Northampton (London Road A508)
- Northampton (Far Cotton)
- Northampton (Victoria Street)
- Northampton (North Gate Bus Station, Bradshaw Street)
- Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Birmingham Airport (BHX), also for NEC
- Birmingham Coach Station
Our 409 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Birmingham Coach Station
Our 550 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- London (Golders Green)
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Birmingham Coach Station
Heathrow to Birmingham route map
Return route
Other routes to Birmingham
Departing from Heathrow Airport
Manchester Coach Station offers round-the-clock services to Birmingham, with excellent transport connections including a dedicated taxi rank outside. The station is served by the city-wide tram network and the free Metroshuttle service connecting to Manchester's rail stations, making it easy to start your journey across England.
You can find out more at our Heathrow Airport coach station page, Heathrow Central Bus Station (Terminals 2 & 3).
Arriving in Birmingham
Birmingham Coach Station is located in Digbeth in the heart of the city centre, just an 8-minute walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre.
A taxi rank sits directly outside the station, alongside a bus stop serving numerous city centre routes. New Street Rail Station is only a 10-minute walk through the city centre, providing excellent connections for onward travel.
Take a look at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities for more information.
Perfect For:
✅ Airport travellers seeking frequent daily services with up to 27 departures
✅ Passengers needing fast transport with services as quick as 2 hours 15 minutes
✅ Budget-conscious travellers with fares starting from just £9.50
Book your Heathrow to Birmingham coach tickets today for a comfortable journey with National Express, the UK's leading coach operator with generous luggage allowance for all your travel needs.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 at 06.55am, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 11.30am.
The last coach departs from Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 at 23.59pm, terminating at Birmingham Coach Station at 02.20am
A one-way journey from Heathrow to Birmingham is available from £9.50 *.
Coach journeys from Heathrow to Birmingham can take between 3 and 5 hours. However, our fastest coach takes 2hrs 15mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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