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The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for Dec 06

Cheapest price

€21

Average price

€23

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h 8 m

Buses per day

18

Distance

113 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.

Fast buses

Of the 18 buses that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Sat, Dec 06, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Dec 06 the direct buses cover the 113 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .

On Sat, Dec 06 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National ExpressNX120
04:00PM2h20
Birmingham, Coach Station
06:20PMManchester, Coach Station
€211One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX120
06:00PM2h20
Birmingham, Coach Station
08:20PMManchester, Coach Station
€211One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX424
03:25AM2h40
Birmingham, Coach Station
06:05AMManchester, Coach Station
€211One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX120
02:00PM2h25
Birmingham, Coach Station
04:25PMManchester, Coach Station
€211One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX120
09:00PM2h10
Birmingham, Coach Station
11:10PMManchester, Coach Station
€211One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 113 km

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€15

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Cheapest

€33

Average price

2h 41m

Average total duration

2h 11m

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2h 16m

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1h 46m

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Live departures

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times

The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) buses for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 8:02 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX120
Delayed
12:25 PM 6:15 AMBirmingham, Coach Station
2h25
10:00 AM 10:00 AMManchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX121
Delayed
3:00 PM 7:45 AMBirmingham, Coach Station
2h25
10:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
Delayed
12:25 PM 9:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station
2h15
11:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
Delayed
12:25 PM 10:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station
2h15
12:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX121
Delayed
3:00 PM 11:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station
2h15
1:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:10 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h30
1:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
Delayed
12:25 PM 12:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station
2h30
2:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX59012:50 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h25
3:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:40 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h20
4:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
On time
2:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h55
4:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:10 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h30
4:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX121
On time
3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h50
5:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
On time
4:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h40
6:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:10 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h30
6:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
On time
5:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h35
7:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
On time
6:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h30
8:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:40 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h20
9:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h50
10:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
On time
7:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h10
9:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h30
10:00 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
On time
9:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h10
11:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:25 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h15
11:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX181
On time
11:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h15
1:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
Saturday, December 6
national_expressNX4243:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h40
6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX4223:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h35
6:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX4215:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h00
7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1206:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h10
8:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1218:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
2h10
10:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.

There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 113 km distance in 2h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
113 km
Average bus duration
2h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
€6
Buses per day
7
Direct buses
6
Fastest bus
2h 10m
First bus
05:30
Last bus
22:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)You can travel by bus between Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 15m
Cheapest Price
€7
FlixBus frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Learn more about FlixBus

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
€9
National Express frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 5m
Cheapest Price
€11
Megabus frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

FAQs: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is €18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 1 h 35 min   to travel the 113 km long journey, with around there are 17 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, there are 17 direct coaches a day from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the route from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you can take a coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A day trip to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from Birmingham New Street (BHM) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by coach is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from Birmingham New Street (BHM) including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), follow these tips:

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
    No, luggage for the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

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