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Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

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Coach from Birmingham to London in 2 hrs 15 mins (fastest journey)

Ready for a hassle-free trip to the capital? Hop aboard our comfortable coaches from Birmingham to London Golders Green and arrive feeling refreshed in just 2 hrs 15 mins.

With regular services running from dawn till dusk and cheap fares starting from just £6.90 one-way*, savvy travellers know we're the smart choice for city-to-city travel.

Birmingham to London journey information
Fastest journey time 2 hrs 15 mins (to Golders Green)
Cheapest price From £6.90 *
Distance (approx) 194km
No. of stops 1 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 5:20am/21:15pm

   

Our Birmingham to London services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

Our 400 service travels up to 15 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station
  • London (Finchley Road Station)
  • London (Golders Green)
  • London (Marble Arch)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Our 409 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • London (Marble Arch)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Our 550 service travels up to 5 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • London (Finchley Road Station)
  • London (Golders Green)
  • London (Marble Arch)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Our 551 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Birmingham Airport
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • London (Earl's Court)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Our 590 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • London (Golders Green)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Our 421 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • London (Marble Arch)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Our 422 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • Luton Airport Bus Station
  • London (Golders Green)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Our 423 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Oxford Bus Station
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • London (Earl's Court)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Our 424 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal
  • London Victoria Coach Station

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Departing from Birmingham Coach Station

Start your London adventure from our conveniently located Birmingham Coach Station. Perfectly positioned just a 5-minute stroll from the Bullring shopping centre, you'll find plenty of spots for a pre-journey coffee or bite to eat.

Whether you're checking our timetable for the 400, 550, 551 or 590 routes, early birds can get going from 5.20am to make the most of their day in the capital. With excellent transport links to the station, getting to us is a breeze.

Want to know more about what's available at the station? Check out our Birmingham Coach Station facilities page.

Arriving at Victoria Coach Station

While Golders Green and Marble Arch offer speedier arrival options, London Victoria Coach Station plants you right in the heart of the action. From here, the whole city is your oyster - hop on the Victoria, District or Circle Lines just 300 metres away, or catch one of the many buses right outside our door to explore every corner of London.

Visit our London Victoria Station page for all the details.

Find out more about timetables and service options throughout the UK.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 3.15am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 6.50am.

The last coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 21.15pm, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 0.05am.

A one-way journey from Birmingham to London is available from £6.90*.

Our fastest coach journey from Birmingham to London takes 2 hours and 15 mins to our Golders Green stop.

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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