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Coach from Heathrow to Birmingham
Coming home from the airport, or visiting England's second city? Our services from Heathrow to Birmingham are ideal for any traveller, with 18 fast services and 9 regular services, we have up to 27 services a day on our 210, 423, 551 and 707 routes.
With faster services and more frequent departures than any other coach operator for Heathrow to Birmingham we make sure there’s a quick and convenient service just for you!
Our fastest service can get you to Birmingham in just 2 hours and 15 mins, and with fares starting at just £16 one-way*, it'd be hard to find a more cost-effective way to travel.
Coach from Heathrow to Birmingham
Coming home from the airport, or visiting England's second city? Our services from Heathrow to Birmingham are ideal for any traveller, with 18 fast services and 9 regular services, we have up to 27 services a day on our 210, 423, 551 and 707 routes.
With faster services and more frequent departures than any other coach operator for Heathrow to Birmingham we make sure there’s a quick and convenient service just for you!
Our fastest service can get you to Birmingham in just 2 hours and 15 mins, and with fares starting at just £16 one-way*, it'd be hard to find a more cost-effective way to travel.
| Heathrow to Birmingham journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2hrs 15 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £16 * |
| 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
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Other routes to Birmingham
Departing from Heathrow Airport
After a long flight it's ideal to recharge your batteries, that's why Heathrow's three coach stations all have eateries, newsagents, coffee shops and more to help you unwind and prepare for the next leg of your journey.
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 based in Digbeth: at the heart of the city centre and just an 8-minute walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre.
A taxi rank is directly outside the station, along with a bus stop, which is served by many routes into the city centre. New Street Rail Station is just a 10-minute walk away through the city centre.
Take a look at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities for more information.
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 £16 *.
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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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
Fares exclude services via Luton Airport
