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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 buses that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Manchester Victoria (MCV) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 115 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 115 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) coaches for today, Thursday 5 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus | 18:40 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h20 | 21:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h50 | 22:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h30 | 22:00 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h15 | 23:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX181 | 23:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h15 | 01:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 01:40 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h00 | 03:40 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 21:00. The fastest coach covers the 115 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 115 km |
Average bus duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)You can travel by bus between Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- 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.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- Megabus
- 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).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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