Bus Dover to Birmingham: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Dover to Birmingham

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

today

$20

tomorrow

$23

Sunday

$17

Monday

$17

Tuesday

Wednesday

$16

Thursday

$20

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	1:20 PM	Dover	Town Centre	9:20 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 1:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 30m	4:50 PM	Dover	Town Centre	12:20 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	8h 20m	1:20 PM	Dover	Town Centre	9:40 PM	Birmingham	Bearwood	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 1:20:00 PM to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	7h 50m	7:45 AM	Dover	Town Centre	3:35 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 35m	4:35 AM	Dover	Town Centre	12:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 40m	1:30 PM	Dover	Town Centre	9:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 1:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 30m	4:50 PM	Dover	Town Centre	12:20 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	7h 15m	8:00 AM	Dover	Town Centre	3:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	8h 0m	1:30 PM	Dover	Town Centre	9:30 PM	Birmingham	Bearwood	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	6h 55m	5:15 AM	Dover	Town Centre	12:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Dover to Birmingham via Folkestone, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  7h 10m
  
  Dover
  
  7 mi
  
  5:10 PM
  
  Folkestone
  Bus station
  
  12:20 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 40m	1:30 PM	Dover	Town Centre	9:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 1:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 15m	8:00 AM	Dover	Town Centre	3:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 30m	4:50 PM	Dover	Town Centre	12:20 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 4:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	6h 55m	5:15 AM	Dover	Town Centre	12:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 5:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	1:20 PM	Dover	Town Centre	9:20 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 1:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 30m	4:50 PM	Dover	Town Centre	12:20 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	8h 20m	1:20 PM	Dover	Town Centre	9:40 PM	Birmingham	Bearwood	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 1:20:00 PM to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	7h 30m	7:45 AM	Dover	Town Centre	3:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	7h 35m	4:35 AM	Dover	Town Centre	12:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 30m	1:50 PM	Dover	Town Centre	9:20 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 1:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	6h 55m	5:50 PM	Dover	Town Centre	12:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 50m	1:50 PM	Dover	Town Centre	9:40 PM	Birmingham	Bearwood	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 1:50:00 PM to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	8h 35m	9:15 AM	Dover	Town Centre	5:50 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	7h 35m	4:35 AM	Dover	Town Centre	12:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 30m	1:50 PM	Dover	Town Centre	9:20 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 1:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	6h 55m	5:50 PM	Dover	Town Centre	12:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	8h 35m	9:15 AM	Dover	Town Centre	5:50 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	7h 50m	1:50 PM	Dover	Town Centre	9:40 PM	Birmingham	Bearwood	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 1:50:00 PM to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 35m	4:35 AM	Dover	Town Centre	12:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 4:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dover to Birmingham is $16 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dover and Birmingham

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Dover to Birmingham. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Dover and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 17 buses from Dover to Birmingham, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Dover and Birmingham, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dover to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from Dover to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dover to Birmingham starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	6h 55m
Earliest Bus	4:35 AM
Latest Bus	5:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	166.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Dover to Birmingham

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Dover for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$20

Saturday 12/06

$27

Sunday 12/07

$17

Monday 12/08

$20

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$19

Thursday 12/11

$26

Friday 12/12

$32

Saturday 12/13

$27

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$32

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Dover to Birmingham

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

With a price starting from $16, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dover to Birmingham. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dover to Birmingham, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover to Birmingham are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Dover and Birmingham

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

Ferry Port

Dock Exit Road

Town Centre

Pencester Rd

Ferry

Ramp B

Central Travel

Eastern Docks

Eastern Docks Bus Station

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

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 Dover to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Dover to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dover to Birmingham

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

FAQs about the Dover to Birmingham bus

How much does a Dover 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 7h 30m to reach Birmingham. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $35. 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 Dover to Birmingham each day?

Every day, the Dover to Birmingham bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Dover to Birmingham is offered by National Express and takes 6h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $35. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dover to Birmingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham from Dover starts at 4:35 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 Dover to Birmingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Dover for Birmingham starts at 5:50 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 Dover Birmingham route?

When traveling by bus from Dover 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 Dover and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Dover and to Birmingham

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