Comfort
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
1 h 54 m
Buses on 15 Sept
18
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stockport to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to Birmingham will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 18 buses from Stockport to Birmingham, including 18 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 105 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to Birmingham:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to Birmingham costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 16m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £21. The journey takes 2h 16m versus 1h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Birmingham coaches for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 14:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h30 | 17:00 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 17:00 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h20 | 17:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h30 | 20:00 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h20 | 22:20 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 22:20 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h51 | 2:50 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
FlixBus | 0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 2h30 | 2:50 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:45 Manchester, Airport | 2h05 | 2:50 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h55 | 4:45 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h30 | 9:40 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h55 | 11:15 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 2h35 | 11:15 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 Manchester, Airport | 2h10 | 11:15 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h30 | 13:00 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h35 | 12:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 12:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h30 | 14:40 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Stockport to Birmingham run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 105 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 105 km |
Average bus duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport to Birmingham 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stockport to Birmingham buses use the Manchester, Airport to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. Use this guide to compare Stockport and Birmingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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