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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 or FlixBus for the next days.

today
from £13
tomorrow
from £8
Wednesday
from £8
Thursday
from £8
Friday
from £11
Saturday
from £10
Sunday
from £8

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 20m 15:50 York Central Station 20:10 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 4h 49m 12:11 York Central Station 17:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 4h 24m 12:51 York Central Station 17:15 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £18
National Express 5h 19m 13:11 York Central Station 18:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £18
National Express 4h 39m 16:56 York Central Station 21:35 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £18
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Birmingham via Sheffield, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 20m
      0
      15:50
      York
      Central Station
      18:10
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 55m
      0
      18:15
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 20m 15:50 York Central Station 20:10 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £8
National Express 5h 19m 13:11 York Central Station 18:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 4h 39m 16:56 York Central Station 21:35 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 5h 2m 05:58 York Central Station 11:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 5h 9m 07:51 York Central Station 13:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £15

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 20m 15:50 York Central Station 20:10 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £8
National Express 4h 49m 12:11 York Central Station 17:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 5h 2m 05:58 York Central Station 11:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 5h 1m 06:59 York Central Station 12:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 5h 9m 07:51 York Central Station 13:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 20m 15:50 York Central Station 20:10 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £8
National Express 5h 9m 07:51 York Central Station 13:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 4h 54m 10:01 York Central Station 14:55 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £10
FlixBus 5h 35m 11:10 York Leeman Road 16:45 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy £16

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 20m 15:50 York Central Station 20:10 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 5h 9m 11:51 York Central Station 17:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 5h 19m 13:11 York Central Station 18:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 4h 39m 16:56 York Central Station 21:35 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 5h 1m 06:59 York Central Station 12:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Birmingham via Sheffield, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 20m
      0
      15:50
      York
      Central Station
      18:10
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 55m
      0
      18:15
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 49m 12:11 York Central Station 17:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 4h 0m 16:00 York Central Station 20:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 4h 59m 13:31 York Central Station 18:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 4h 44m 16:51 York Central Station 21:35 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 4h 19m 09:11 York Central Station 13:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 0m 16:00 York Central Station 20:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £8
National Express 5h 14m 16:21 York Central Station 21:35 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 4h 47m 07:13 York Central Station 12:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £11
FlixBus 5h 35m 11:10 York Leeman Road 16:45 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy £18

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.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from York to Birmingham. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between York and Birmingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 40 coaches from York to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between York and Birmingham, with 5 offers.

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Facts about coaches from York to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 12 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 05:58
Latest Coach 21:12
Daily Bus Connections 12 Ø
Distance 172.0 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from York to Birmingham

Every day, 12 buses from 2 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 28/07/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 28/07
£13
Tuesday 29/07
£8
Wednesday 30/07
£8
Thursday 31/07
£8
Friday 01/08
£11
Saturday 02/08
£10
Sunday 03/08
£18
Monday 04/08
£8
Tuesday 05/08
£8
Wednesday 06/08
£8
Thursday 07/08
£8
Friday 08/08
Saturday 09/08
£8
Sunday 10/08
Monday 11/08
£8
Tuesday 12/08
£8
Wednesday 13/08
£8
Thursday 14/08
£8
Friday 15/08
£8
Saturday 16/08
Sunday 17/08
£8
Monday 18/08
£8
Tuesday 19/08
Wednesday 20/08
£8
Thursday 21/08
£8
Friday 22/08
Saturday 23/08
£8
Sunday 24/08

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, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from York to Birmingham. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.
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 £18.

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

National Express

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 05:58
Last Coach 21:12
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 26/07/2025

FlixBus from York to Birmingham

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 11:10
Last Coach 11:10
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 04/07/2025

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.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from York to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from York to Birmingham.

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 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £28. 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 12 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 £11. 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 05:58. 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 and FlixBus. 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 and FlixBus.

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.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to York and to Birmingham

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