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Oxford to Birmingham
From £8 one-way*
Coach from Oxford to Birmingham
National Express coaches connect Oxford to Birmingham with 8 daily services from just £8 one-way*, offering quick and convenient travel between these iconic UK cities.
Our comfortable coaches make hopping between these historic destinations simple and affordable with an easy ticket booking process - that's smart travelling sorted.
| Oxford to Birmingham journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 35 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £8 * |
| Distance (approx) | 113km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 0:40am/23:10pm (from Oxford Bus Station) |
Our Oxford to Birmingham services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 160 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Oxford Bus Station
- Birmingham Coach Station
Our 210 service travels up to 5 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Oxford (Sandhills)
- Oxford Bus Station
- Birmingham Airport (BHX), also for NEC
- Birmingham Coach Station
Our 423 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Oxford Bus Station
- Birmingham Airport (BHX), also for NEC
- Birmingham Coach Station
Oxford to Birmingham route map
Return route
Routes to Birmingham
Departing from Oxford
Oxford Bus Station provides everything you need before boarding your coach to Birmingham. Grab a coffee, pick up some reading material from the newsagents, or simply relax in the waiting area. The central location makes it easy to start your journey after exploring Oxford's historic colleges and cobbled streets.
You can find out more on our Oxford Bus Station page.
Arriving in Birmingham
Birmingham Coach Station drops you right in the heart of the UK's vibrant second city. Once you arrive, you'll find coffee shops, eateries, restrooms and newsagents all on-site to help you recharge after your journey.
Step outside and you're just minutes from Birmingham's fantastic shopping districts, cultural attractions and famous canals.
Learn more at our Birmingham Coach Station page.
Perfect for:
✅ Students travelling between these university cities
✅ Day-trippers wanting hassle-free city connections
✅ Budget-conscious travellers exploring the UK without a car
Book your Oxford to Birmingham coach ticket today with National Express and discover why savvy travellers choose us for affordable intercity travel.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Oxford Bus Station at 0.40am, terminating at Birmingham Coach Station at 2.20am.
The last coach departs from Oxford Bus Station at 23.10pm, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 0.50am
A one-way journey from Oxford to Birmingham is available from £8*.
Coach journeys from Oxford to Birmingham take on average 1 hr 45 mins. However, our fastest coach will arrive in 1 hrs 35 mins.
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.
