Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Stansted Airport to Birmingham
From £20.00 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowCoach from Stansted Airport to Birmingham
National Express coaches travel from Stansted Airport to Birmingham up to 8 times a day, starting from £20.00 one-way*, providing a cost-effective journey with comfortable leather seats and onboard Wi-Fi.
With generous luggage allowance and ample legroom, you can travel in style while saving money on your airport transfer.
| Stansted Airport to Birmingham journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 3 hrs 20 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £20.00 * |
| Distance (approx) | 204km |
| No. of stops | 5 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 00:45am/21:00pm |
Our Stansted Airport to Birmingham services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 777 service travels up to 8 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
- Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
- Cambridge Parkside
- Luton Airport Bus Station
- Luton Interchange
- Luton (Challney)
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Northampton (Queen Eleanor Interchange)
- Northampton (Far Cotton)
- Northampton North Gate Bus Station
- Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Birmingham Airport
- Birmingham Coach Station
Stansted Airport to Birmingham route map
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Departing from Stansted Airport
Stansted Airport offers excellent facilities for travellers, including supermarkets, newsagents and convenient Wi-Fi. You'll find automated ticket machines and comfortable rest areas to relax before boarding your coach to Birmingham, ensuring your journey begins smoothly after your flight.
Take a look at our Stansted Airport facilities for more information.
Arriving at Birmingham
Birmingham Coach Station is located in Digbeth, just an 8-minute walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre in the heart of the city. The station is well-connected with regular bus routes serving the area, and a taxi rank sits directly outside the entrance for your convenience. Once in Birmingham, you'll find yourself perfectly positioned to explore this vibrant city.
Take a look at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities for more information.
Perfect for:
✅ Travellers seeking affordable airport transfers with generous luggage allowance
✅ Passengers wanting comfortable travel with leather seats and Wi-Fi
✅ Visitors looking for convenient connections to Birmingham city centre
Book your Stansted Airport to Birmingham coach journey today and enjoy a relaxing trip with National Express, the UK's leading coach service.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves Stansted Aiport at 0:45am, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 5:15am.
The last coach leaves Stansted Airport at 21:00pm, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 01:05am.
A one-way journey from Stansted to Birmingham is available from £20.00*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Stansted Airport to Birmingham take 3 hrs 20 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.
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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 09.10.2025 for travel between 09.10.2025 - 05.02.2026.
