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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 17 Jun

Cheapest price

£8

Average price

£14

Fastest journey

1 h 55 m

Average duration

2 h 3 m

Buses per day

23

Distance

113 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Birmingham to Manchester will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.

Fast coaches

Of the 23 buses that leave Birmingham for Manchester every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 113 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
18:302h20
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
20:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£81One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX120
21:002h10
Birmingham, Coach Station
23:10Manchester, Coach Station
£81One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
11:102h30
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
13:40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£91One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
00:051h55
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
02:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£91One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX120
19:302h10
Birmingham, Coach Station
21:40Manchester, Coach Station
£91One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Train

£14

Average Price

Cheapest

£35

Average Price

2h 43m

average duration

2h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 6m

average duration

Fastest

1h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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

Live departures

Birmingham to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday 16 June
Last updated at 01:12
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
megb01:40 Birmingham, Brunel Street
2h00
03:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus02:20 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
2h30
04:50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus02:20 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
2h50
05:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesdirect
national_expressNX42402:25 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h40
05:05 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX42202:25 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h35
05:00 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX421
On time
04:35 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h00
06:35 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX120
Delayed
13:00 05:15Birmingham, Coach Station
2h25
18:35 18:35Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX121
On time
06:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h25
09:10 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX120
Delayed
13:00 08:00Birmingham, Coach Station
2h15
18:35 18:35Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX120
Delayed
13:00 09:00Birmingham, Coach Station
2h15
18:35 18:35Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX121
On time
10:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h15
12:15 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:10 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
2h30
12:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesdirect
megb10:30 Birmingham, Brunel Street
2h10
12:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesdirect
national_expressNX120
Delayed
13:00 11:00Birmingham, Coach Station
2h20
18:35 18:35Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX590
On time
11:50 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h10
14:00 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:00 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
2h20
14:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesdirect
national_expressNX120
Delayed
13:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h25
18:35 18:35Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX121
On time
14:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h40
16:40 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX120
Delayed
15:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h40
18:35 18:35Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX120
On time
16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h35
18:35 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX120
On time
17:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h30
19:30 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
megb17:05 Birmingham, Brunel Street
2h05
19:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus17:30 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
2h20
19:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesdirect
national_expressNX120
On time
18:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h10
20:40 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX120
On time
20:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h10
22:10 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX18122:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h15
00:15 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus23:05 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
1h55
01:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Manchester

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Buses from Birmingham to Manchester run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 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 13m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Buses per day
38
Direct buses
38
Fastest bus
1h 55m
First bus
07:30
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.
Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Birmingham to Manchester

Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coaches will get you from Birmingham to Manchester from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

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 Manchester from Birmingham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Birmingham to Manchester coach information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: £26
  • National Express frequency: 5 a day

Buses from Birmingham to Manchester

National Express provides frequent, direct and daily buses from Birmingham to Manchester. Their schedule begins with overnight services leaving around 2:00 a.m, with departures roughly every two hours in the morning and evening and hourly in the afternoon. The final connection from Birmingham leaves around 10:30 p.m. Journey times range from just over 2 hours for overnight buses to more than 3 hours for some daytime connections. Buses from Birmingham to Manchester depart from the city's main coach station, east of the city centre, arriving at the central Manchester Coach Station.

FAQs: Birmingham to Manchester coach

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popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Manchester

Birmingham
Manchester
The major coach station for departures 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 from Birmingham to 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 transport options for Birmingham, Coach Station
  • Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
information
The major coach station for arrivals 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 to Manchester from Birmingham.
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
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 transport options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
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 transport options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
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 transport options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
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Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
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