More cities in one trip from Birmingham
Birmingham (United Kingdom) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 59 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. The most searched are London, Manchester and Bristol; the quickest to reach is Sheffield, about 1 h 45 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 59 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Birmingham
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| London · United Kingdom | 162 km | 2 h 25 min | Bus |
| Manchester · United Kingdom | 113 km | 1 h 55 min | Bus |
| Bristol · United Kingdom | 124 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
| Leeds · United Kingdom | 148 km | 2 h 25 min | Bus |
| Cardiff · United Kingdom | 142 km | 2 h 50 min | Bus |
| Sheffield · United Kingdom | 104 km | 1 h 45 min | Bus |
| Liverpool · United Kingdom | 127 km | 2 h 20 min | Bus |
| Cambridge · United Kingdom | 140 km | 2 h 40 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Birmingham
Land in Birmingham, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Birmingham → Manchester → Leeds → Birmingham
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Birmingham, 2 nights in Manchester, 1 night in Leeds
- About 5 h 25 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Birmingham → Manchester | 1 h 55 min |
| Manchester → Leeds | 1 h 5 min |
| Leeds → Birmingham | 2 h 25 min |
Birmingham → Bristol → Cardiff → Birmingham
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Birmingham, 2 nights in Bristol, 1 night in Cardiff
- About 5 h 55 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Birmingham → Bristol | 1 h 50 min |
| Bristol → Cardiff | 1 h 15 min |
| Cardiff → Birmingham | 2 h 50 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Birmingham
Airports with direct flights to Birmingham, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 16
AlicanteBarcelonaFuerteventuraGironaGran CanariaIbizaLanzaroteMadridMalagaMurciaPalmaReusSantanderSevillaTenerifeValencia
Bulgaria 2
PlovdivSofia
Albania 1
Austria 1
Salzburg
Croatia 1
Cyprus 1
Denmark 1
Finland 1
Germany 1
Hungary 1
Malta 1
Sweden 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Birmingham?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: London, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Cardiff, Sheffield, Liverpool and Cambridge. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Birmingham to London?
About 2 h 25 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 162 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Birmingham?
For Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Birmingham, 2 nights in Manchester, 1 night in Leeds), with about 5 h 25 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Birmingham?
From 59 airports in 20 countries, including Paris, Bucharest and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Birmingham is cheap.