The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Buses per day
55
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 55 buses that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 55 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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.
FlixBus14:302h30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange17:00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:302h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange17:50Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:102h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:45Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:302h30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange20:00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:501h55Manchester, Airport12:45Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£111One-way0 changes
NX12022:001h40Manchester, Airport23:40Birmingham, Coach Station£151One-way0 changes
NX12118:101h45Manchester, Airport19:55Birmingham, Coach Station£201One-way0 changes
NX1207:451h45Manchester, Airport9:30Birmingham, Coach Station£161One-way0 changes
NX12019:301h45Manchester, Airport21:15Birmingham, Coach Station£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:351h45Manchester, Airport22:20Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 102 km
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 0:45 Manchester, Airport | 2h05 | 2:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX421 | 2:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h50 | 4:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h55 | 4:45 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX181 | 4:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h10 | 6:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX181 | 4:35 Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 6:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | Delayed 5:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h05 | 10:10 10:10Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | Delayed 6:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h05 | 10:10 10:10Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h30 | 9:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | Delayed 7:25 7:15Manchester, Coach Station | 2h15 | 9:45 9:45Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | Delayed 7:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h15 | 10:10 10:10Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | Delayed 21:00 7:45Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 9:45 9:45Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 7:55 Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 9:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h55 | 11:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | On time 8:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h20 | 10:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 2h35 | 11:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | Delayed 21:00 8:55Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 10:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 8:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h15 | 11:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 Manchester, Airport | 2h10 | 11:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h30 | 13:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 10:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h20 | 12:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h35 | 12:45 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 10:30 Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 12:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | Delayed 10:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h25 | 13:15 13:15Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 12:45 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | Delayed 13:45 11:15Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 13:15 13:15Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 11:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h25 | 13:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 11:45 Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 13:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h30 | 14:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 12:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h15 | 14:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 13:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h25 | 15:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 13:50 Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 15:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX590 | On time 14:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h10 | 16:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | On time 14:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h25 | 16:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h30 | 17:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | On time 14:45 Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 16:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 15:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h25 | 17:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 17:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h20 | 17:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | On time 15:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h25 | 17:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 15:35 Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 17:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | Delayed 21:00 16:00Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 17:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 16:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h15 | 18:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h30 | 20:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | On time 17:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h20 | 19:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX121 | On time 18:10 Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 19:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | On time 19:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h15 | 21:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | Delayed 21:00 19:30Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 21:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h20 | 22:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 22:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | On time 21:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h10 | 23:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | On time 22:00 Manchester, Airport | 1h40 | 23:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX422 | 23:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h50 | 2:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h51 | 2:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Buses from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 27 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:15, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 102 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 102 km |
Average bus duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 4:15 |
Last bus 22:40 |
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Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)You can travel by bus between Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), 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.
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