Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 38 m
Buses on 05 Sept
41
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 41 buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA), including 41 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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.
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NX120Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 102 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA):
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Manchester Airport (MIA) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 50m.
Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £19. The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX120 | 9:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 10:55 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 9:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h15 | 11:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | 10:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 12:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | 10:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h15 | 12:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 11:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h30 | 14:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 11:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h55 | 13:40 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX590 | 12:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h25 | 15:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 13:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 16:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | 14:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h50 | 17:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | 14:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 16:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 15:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 17:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 15:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h05 | 17:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 15:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 18:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 15:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h05 | 18:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 17:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 19:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 17:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h30 | 20:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 17:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h55 | 19:40 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 18:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h20 | 21:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 18:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h45 | 20:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 19:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 21:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 19:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 20:40 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 19:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 21:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 19:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 21:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 20:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h00 | 22:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 21:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 22:40 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 21:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 23:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 21:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 23:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 21:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 23:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 22:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h45 | 0:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX181 | 23:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h45 | 0:45 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX181 | 23:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h15 | 1:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 23:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h35 | 1:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 23:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h00 | 1:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
NX424 | 3:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 6:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX424 | 3:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h20 | 5:45 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX422 | 3:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h15 | 5:55 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX422 | 3:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 6:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX421 | 5:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 7:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX421 | 5:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h00 | 7:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | 7:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 9:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | 7:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h35 | 9:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 33 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:40, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 102 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 102 km |
Average bus duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 2:40 |
Last bus 22:00 |
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