The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cradley Heath to Manchester
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cradley Heath to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cradley Heath to Manchester will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cradley Heath for Manchester every day 1 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 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cradley Heath to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cradley Heath to Manchester 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 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 113 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cradley Heath to Manchester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 Cradley Heath | 2h10 | 12:40 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:40 Cradley Heath | 2h20 | 20:00 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cradley Heath to Manchester
Distance 113 km |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Megabus, Diamond Bus Ltd, NX West Midlands from Cradley Heath to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Cradley Heath to Manchester with Megabus, Diamond Bus Ltd, NX West Midlands for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Diamond Bus Ltd
NX West Midlands
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cradley Heath and Manchester
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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