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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

€9

Average price

€17

Fastest journey

1 h 55 m

Average duration

2 h 8 m

Buses per day

25

Distance

113 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester to Birmingham will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.

Fast buses

Of the 25 buses that leave Manchester for Birmingham on Thu, Jul 17, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 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 1 h 55 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
02:30PM2h30
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
05:00PMBirmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00PM2h20
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
10:20PMBirmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:30PM2h30
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
08:00PMBirmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:10PM2h30
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
02:40PMBirmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM2h35
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
12:45PMBirmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
101One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 113 km

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Train

€13

Average price

Cheapest

€40

Average price

2h 49m

Average total duration

2h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 41m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Manchester to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, July 16
Last updated at 4:47 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX421
Delayed
6:40 AM 1:45 AMManchester, Coach Station
1h50
4:00 AM 4:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
2h30
8:40 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
Delayed
10:15 AM 6:30 AMManchester, Coach Station
2h30
9:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
Delayed
10:15 AM 7:30 AMManchester, Coach Station
2h30
10:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
Delayed
10:15 AM 9:00 AMManchester, Coach Station
2h25
11:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
2h35
11:45 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX121
Delayed
12:30 PM 10:30 AMManchester, Coach Station
2h25
12:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
2h30
1:40 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
On time
11:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station
2h25
2:10 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX5901:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station
2h10
3:10 PM Birmingham, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
2h30
4:00 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX121
On time
1:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station
2h35
4:05 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
2h20
4:50 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
On time
2:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station
2h45
5:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX121
On time
4:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station
2h30
7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
2h30
7:00 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
On time
5:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station
2h15
8:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
2h20
9:20 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
On time
7:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station
2h10
9:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120
On time
8:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station
2h10
10:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX42210:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station
2h50
1:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
2h51
1:50 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:20 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
2h30
1:50 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect
Thursday, July 17
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h55
3:45 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1813:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station
2h15
5:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Birmingham

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Buses from Manchester to Birmingham run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
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 19m
Cheapest ticket price
€7
Buses per day
34
Direct buses
34
Fastest bus
1h 55m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:55
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.
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Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Manchester to Birmingham

Buy your official Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coach tickets from Manchester to Birmingham from €5 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Birmingham from Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Manchester to Birmingham with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: €9
  • National Express frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Birmingham

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Manchester to Birmingham

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Birmingham
The major bus station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Coach Station for your trip from Manchester to Birmingham.
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
carConnection
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
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The major bus station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham, Brunel Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Brunel Street for your trip to Birmingham from Manchester.
Birmingham, Brunel Street
Birmingham, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Mill Lane
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham, Coach Station
  • Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
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