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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birkenhead to Manchester
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birkenhead to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birkenhead to Manchester will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 1 buses that leave Birkenhead for Manchester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birkenhead to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birkenhead to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 52 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Birkenhead to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birkenhead to Manchester coaches for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 09:45 Birkenhead | 1h25 | 11:10 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birkenhead to Manchester
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Buses from Birkenhead to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 52 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 52 km |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Arriva North West from Birkenhead to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Birkenhead to Manchester with National Express, FlixBus, Arriva North West for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birkenhead to Manchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birkenhead to Manchester by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birkenhead, Europa Boulevard (Conway Park Campus), which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birkenhead and Manchester
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
WifiParking
DiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
ShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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