The average bus between Birmingham and Dunstable takes 3h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Dunstable. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Birmingham and Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 2:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Birmingham to Dunstable? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Dunstable station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Birmingham to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Birmingham and Dunstable is 114.9 km. The road distance is 154 km.
National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 2h 30m.