The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham 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 to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 20 buses that leave Birmingham for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 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.
FlixBus14:101h50Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway16:00Manchester, Airport£71One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:401h45Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway20:25Manchester, Airport£71One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:001h50Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway9:50Manchester, Airport£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus19:302h05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway21:35Manchester, Airport£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus3:202h05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway5:25Manchester, Airport£121One-way0 changes
NX54123:401h35Birmingham, Coach Station1:15Manchester, Airport£201One-way0 changes
NX54121:051h40Birmingham, Coach Station22:45Manchester, Airport£131One-way0 changes
NX4215:351h40Birmingham, Coach Station7:15Manchester, Airport£181One-way0 changes
NX1209:001h40Birmingham, Coach Station10:40Manchester, Airport£131One-way0 changes
NX12110:451h40Birmingham, Coach Station12:25Manchester, Airport£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 101 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA) coaches for today, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1h50 | 9:50 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 9:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 10:40 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1h50 | 16:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 15:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 17:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 16:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h00 | 18:55 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 17:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h55 | 19:40 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1h45 | 20:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 19:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 21:05 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h05 | 21:35 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 20:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 22:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 21:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 22:45 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX181 | 23:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h45 | 0:45 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 23:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h35 | 1:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 19 May | |||||
FlixBus | 3:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h05 | 5:25 Manchester, Airport | 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 | |
NX421 | 5:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 7:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | 7:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 9:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA) coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA).
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Buses from Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:20, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 101 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 101 km |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 3:20 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA)You can travel by bus between Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA) with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Airport (MIA), 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before 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).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Manchester Airport (MIA)
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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