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Bournemouth to Birmingham
From £14 one-way*
Coach from Bournemouth to Birmingham
Getting from one of the UK's most famous coastal cities to Birmingham doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Enjoy quick and convenient coach travel to Birmingham from just £14 one-way* and see more of the UK for less.
Book tickets onto one of our 3 daily services to Birmingham, as well as services to hundreds of other UK destinations, above in the blue journey planner.
| Bournemouth to Birmingham journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 4 hr 25 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £14 * |
| Distance (approx) | 271km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 8:00am/15:00pm (from Bournemouth) |
Our Bournemouth 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 161 service travels up to once a day and calls at the following stops:
- Bournemouth Coach & Rail Station
- Ringwood Meeting House Lane
- Southampton Coach Station
- Swindon Bus Station
- Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Birmingham Coach Station
Bournemouth to Birmingham route map
Departing from Bournemouth Coach and Rail Station
Coaches from Bournemouth Coach and Rail Station arrive at Birmingham Coach Station from as early as 13.00pm (approx) and run frequently.
Bournemouth Coach and Rail Station is based in Bournemouth town centre. Along with the adjacent rail station, this allows for wider travel across Bournemouth and beyond. A dedicated taxi rank is also based nearby for your convenience.
For more information, see our Bournemouth Coach Station facilities page.
Arriving in Birmingham
Birmingham is a vibrant and exciting city to visit, but before you start your experience in the second city, you can always use the facilities at the station to recharge from the journey.
On-site you'll find a coffee shop, eateries, restrooms and a newsagents to ensure you're fully prepared to take on Birmingham.
Learn more at our Birmingham Coach Station page.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Bournemouth Coach & Rail Station at 8.00am, terminating at Birmingham Coach Station at 13.00pm.
The last coach departs from Bournemouth Coach & Rail Station at 15.00pm, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 19.25pm
A one-way journey from Bournemouth to Birmingham is available from £14*.
Our fastest coach will arrive in 4 hrs 25 mins from Bournemouth to Birmingham.
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.
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 12.03.2025 for travel between 12.03.2025 - 07.07.2025.
