183 Glasgow - Birmingham

Operated by National Express. First bus 07:30, last bus 10:30. 2 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 07:45, last 10:30. Fares: set by the operator — more.

Next towards Digbeth, Birmingham from Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 53): tomorrow 10:30

Next towards Glasgow from Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8): tomorrow 07:30

Wanted a different 183? 9 other bus routes are numbered 183 elsewhere in the UK — see every 183 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

This is a long-distance coach, not a local bus — the £3 England fare cap doesn't apply, and neither do local bus passes. National Express sets its own fares and prices by demand, so booking ahead is usually far cheaper than paying on the day.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 27 December, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, 2 January and 4 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 183

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 183 coach?

The first 183 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 183 coach?

The last 183 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 10:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 183 coach cost?

This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.

Who runs the 183 coach?

The 183 is operated by National Express.

Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.