Bus and Coach from York to Birmingham: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from York to Birmingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from York to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£8

tomorrow

£8

Thursday

£8

Friday

£8

Saturday

£8

Sunday

£11

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 20m	15:50	York	Central Station	20:10	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 15:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	4h 49m	12:11	York	Central Station	17:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 12:11:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
National Express	5h 19m	13:11	York	Central Station	18:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 13:11:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 19m
National Express	4h 37m	08:53	York	Central Station	13:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 08:53:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 37m
National Express	4h 24m	12:51	York	Central Station	17:15	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 12:51:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 24m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 20m	15:50	York	Central Station	20:10	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 15:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	5h 9m	07:51	York	Central Station	13:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 07:51:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 9m
National Express	4h 49m	12:11	York	Central Station	17:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 12:11:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
National Express	5h 19m	13:11	York	Central Station	18:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 13:11:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 19m
National Express	5h 1m	06:59	York	Central Station	12:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 06:59:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 1m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 20m	15:50	York	Central Station	20:10	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 15:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	4h 49m	12:11	York	Central Station	17:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 12:11:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
National Express	5h 19m	13:11	York	Central Station	18:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 13:11:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 19m
National Express	5h 1m	06:59	York	Central Station	12:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 06:59:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 1m
National Express	4h 37m	08:53	York	Central Station	13:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 08:53:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 37m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 20m	15:50	York	Central Station	20:10	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 15:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	5h 9m	11:51	York	Central Station	17:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 11:51:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 9m
National Express	5h 19m	13:11	York	Central Station	18:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 13:11:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 19m
National Express	4h 39m	16:56	York	Central Station	21:35	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 16:56:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 39m
National Express	5h 1m	06:59	York	Central Station	12:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 06:59:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 1m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 0m	16:00	York	Central Station	20:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
National Express	4h 52m	06:08	York	Central Station	11:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 06:08:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 52m
National Express	4h 54m	10:01	York	Central Station	14:55	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 10:01:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 54m
National Express	4h 49m	12:11	York	Central Station	17:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 12:11:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
National Express	4h 59m	13:31	York	Central Station	18:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 13:31:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 59m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 0m	16:00	York	Central Station	20:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
National Express	4h 47m	07:13	York	Central Station	12:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 07:13:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 47m
National Express	4h 47m	08:13	York	Central Station	13:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 08:13:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 47m
National Express	4h 49m	12:11	York	Central Station	17:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 12:11:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
National Express	5h 14m	16:21	York	Central Station	21:35	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 16:21:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 14m

Did you know that if you travel from York to Birmingham via Sheffield, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  5h 45m
  
  0
  
  15:50
  
  York
  Central Station
  
  17:50
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 15:50:00 to Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  19:50
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  21:35
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 19:50:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save £2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from York to Birmingham is £8 on 02/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between York and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between York and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily coaches from York to Birmingham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between York and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 31 coaches from York to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between York and Birmingham, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from York to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 11 times every day by bus from York to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from York to Birmingham starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus	£8
Fastest Bus	4h 0m
Earliest Coach	07:51
Latest Coach	21:12
Daily Bus Connections	11 Ø
Distance	172.0 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from York to Birmingham

Every day, 11 buses from 1 coach companies leave York for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£8

Wednesday 04/02

£8

Thursday 05/02

£8

Friday 06/02

£8

Saturday 07/02

£8

Sunday 08/02

£11

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£8

Wednesday 11/02

£8

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

£11

Sunday 15/02

£16

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

£8

Wednesday 18/02

£8

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

£8

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

£8

Monday 23/02

£8

Tuesday 24/02

Wednesday 25/02

£8

Thursday 26/02

Friday 27/02

£8

Saturday 28/02

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from York to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from York to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £8, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from York to Birmingham. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £8.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from York to Birmingham, with £8. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

How to save money travelling from York to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from York to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from York to Birmingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from York to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from York to Birmingham

These are the most booked bus companies between York to Birmingham from our users.

National Express from York to Birmingham

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route York to Birmingham:

Cheapest Price	£8
Fastest Coach	4h 0m
Earliest Coach	07:51
Last Coach	21:12
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	02/02/2026

All bus stations and stops in York and Birmingham

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in York and Birmingham.

Coach Station

Leeman Rd

Copmanthorpe

Horseman Avenue

Vangarde Shopping Park Bus Stop

Barton Hill A64

Castle Howard

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

Service and Comfort on the bus from York to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from York to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route York to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the York to Birmingham bus

How much does a York - Birmingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the York - Birmingham bus trip is available from £8 and takes 4h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from York to Birmingham?

The connection York to Birmingham is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £24. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the York - Birmingham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from York to Birmingham is offered by roughly 11 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Birmingham from York take?

The quickest coach from York to Birmingham is provided by National Express and takes 4h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £8. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from York to Birmingham?

The earliest bus to Birmingham departs from York at 07:51. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from York to Birmingham?

The latest bus to Birmingham departs from York at 21:12. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the York - Birmingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from York to Birmingham can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between York and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between York and Birmingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Birmingham from York?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the York Birmingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the York Birmingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from York to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from York to Birmingham?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 11 daily trips between York and Birmingham. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from York to Birmingham?

Prices and availability for 11 trips between York and Birmingham change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route York to Birmingham

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to York and to Birmingham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to York and to Birmingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!