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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

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.

FlixBus

18:302h20

Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway

20:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£81One-way

0 changes

NX120

21:002h10

Birmingham, Coach Station

23:10Manchester, Coach Station

£81One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

11:102h30

Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway

13:40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£91One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

00:051h55

Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway

02:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£91One-way

0 changes

NX120

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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Most popular Coach	Train
£14 Average Price Cheapest	£35 Average Price
2h 43m average duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 6m average duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
	01:40 Birmingham, Brunel Street	2h00	03:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	02:20 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway	2h30	04:50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	02:20 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway	2h50	05:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesdirect
NX424	02:25 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h40	05:05 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX422	02:25 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h35	05:00 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX421	On time 04:35 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h00	06:35 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX120	Delayed 13:00 05:15Birmingham, Coach Station	2h25	18:35 18:35Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX121	On time 06:45 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h25	09:10 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX120	Delayed 13:00 08:00Birmingham, Coach Station	2h15	18:35 18:35Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX120	Delayed 13:00 09:00Birmingham, Coach Station	2h15	18:35 18:35Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX121	On time 10:00 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h15	12:15 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:10 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway	2h30	12:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesdirect
	10:30 Birmingham, Brunel Street	2h10	12:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesdirect
NX120	Delayed 13:00 11:00Birmingham, Coach Station	2h20	18:35 18:35Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX590	On time 11:50 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h10	14:00 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	12:00 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway	2h20	14:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesdirect
NX120	Delayed 13:00 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h25	18:35 18:35Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX121	On time 14:00 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h40	16:40 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX120	Delayed 15:00 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h40	18:35 18:35Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX120	On time 16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h35	18:35 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX120	On time 17:00 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h30	19:30 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
	17:05 Birmingham, Brunel Street	2h05	19:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	17:30 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway	2h20	19:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesdirect
NX120	On time 18:30 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h10	20:40 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX120	On time 20:00 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h10	22:10 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX181	22:00 Birmingham, Coach Station	2h15	00:15 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	23:05 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway	1h55	01:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Manchester

United Kingdom

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

Direct buses

Fastest bus

1h 55m

First bus

07:30

Last bus

23:55

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

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Birmingham to Manchester coach information:

Average Duration: 2 h
Cheapest Price: £5
FlixBus frequency: 2 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

FAQs: Take the bus from Birmingham to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Manchester.

Cheap coach tickets from Birmingham to Manchester can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Birmingham to Manchester is £14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time from Birmingham to Manchester is on average 1 h 55 min for the 70 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Birmingham and Manchester by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Birmingham to Manchester leaves at 07: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Birmingham to Manchester leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, there are 38 direct coaches a day from Birmingham to Manchester with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Take the Birmingham to Manchester coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route from Birmingham to Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Birmingham, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway, Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) and Birmingham, Brunel Street. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your route in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 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.

A day trip to Manchester from Birmingham is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to Manchester by coach is August.

You have options as you can travel from Birmingham to Manchester 2 different ways: train or coach.

No, the coach from Birmingham to Manchester has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Birmingham to Manchester.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Birmingham to Manchester.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Birmingham to Manchester, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Birmingham to Manchester.

No, luggage for the coach from Birmingham to Manchester needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Birmingham to Manchester.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Birmingham to Manchester.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Birmingham to Manchester.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Birmingham to Manchester.

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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

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