Bus Canterbury to Birmingham: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Canterbury to Birmingham

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

today

$18

tomorrow

$16

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$19

Saturday

$19

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 45m	1:00 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	7:45 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/19/2026 1:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/19/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 6m	4:25 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	10:31 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/19/2026 4:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/19/2026 10:31:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 6m
National Express	5h 12m	8:03 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	1:15 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/19/2026 8:03:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/20/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
National Express	6h 55m	2:25 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	9:20 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/19/2026 2:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/19/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 20m	6:00 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	12:20 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/19/2026 6:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/20/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	4:20 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	10:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/20/2026 4:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/20/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 40m	12:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	7:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/20/2026 12:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/20/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 35m	2:45 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	9:20 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/20/2026 2:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/20/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 40m	4:45 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	11:25 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/20/2026 4:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/20/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	5h 55m	6:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	12:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/20/2026 6:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/21/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 55m	12:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	7:45 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/23/2026 12:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/23/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 16m	4:15 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	10:31 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/23/2026 4:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/23/2026 10:31:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 16m
National Express	5h 20m	7:55 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	1:15 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/23/2026 7:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/24/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
National Express	6h 45m	1:00 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	7:45 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/23/2026 1:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/23/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 6m	4:25 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	10:31 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/23/2026 4:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/23/2026 10:31:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 6m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 20m	7:55 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	1:15 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 7:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/25/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
National Express	5h 12m	8:03 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	1:15 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 8:03:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/25/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
National Express	6h 10m	4:20 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	10:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 4:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/24/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 35m	12:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	7:25 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 12:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/24/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 45m	2:25 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	9:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 2:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/24/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Canterbury to Birmingham is $16 on 1/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Canterbury and Birmingham

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Canterbury to Birmingham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Canterbury and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 38 buses from Canterbury to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Canterbury and Birmingham, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Canterbury to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 19 times every day by bus from Canterbury to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Canterbury to Birmingham starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	5h 12m
Earliest Bus	5:38 AM
Latest Bus	8:03 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	151.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Canterbury to Birmingham

Every day, 19 buses from 1 bus companies leave Canterbury for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/18

Monday 01/19

$22

Tuesday 01/20

$16

Wednesday 01/21

Thursday 01/22

Friday 01/23

$19

Saturday 01/24

$19

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

$22

Tuesday 01/27

$25

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

The cheapest time to travel from Canterbury to Birmingham

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

With a price starting from $16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Canterbury to Birmingham. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Canterbury to Birmingham, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 buses from Canterbury to Birmingham are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Canterbury and Birmingham

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Canterbury and Birmingham.

Bus Station

Gravel Walk 14

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

University of Kent

University Road

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Canterbury to Birmingham

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

FAQs about the Canterbury to Birmingham bus

How much does a Canterbury Birmingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 6h 15m to reach Birmingham. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Birmingham.

On average, how many connections are available from Canterbury to Birmingham each day?

Every day, the Canterbury to Birmingham bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Canterbury to Birmingham take?

The fastest bus from Canterbury to Birmingham is offered by National Express and takes 5h 12m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $18. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Canterbury to Birmingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham from Canterbury starts at 5:38 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Canterbury to Birmingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Canterbury for Birmingham starts at 8:03 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Canterbury Birmingham route?

When traveling by bus from Canterbury to Birmingham, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Birmingham bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Canterbury 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 traveling 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 Canterbury to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Canterbury and to Birmingham

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