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Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Birmingham Airport to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
£13
tomorrow
£12
Wednesday
£12
Thursday
£13
Friday
£13
Saturday
£11
Sunday
£12

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 25m 23:40 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 06:05 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 3h 55m 16:20 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 20:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 3h 25m 19:30 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 22:55 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 3h 35m 18:00 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 21:35 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 4h 15m 15:15 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 19:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 46%
      2h 15m
      Birmingham Airport
      11 km
      14:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Dudley, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 20m
      0
      02:55
      Birmingham Airport
      Birmingham Airport
      04:00
      Dudley
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      04:05
      Dudley
      Central Coach Station
      06:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 55m 16:20 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 20:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 4h 15m 15:15 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 19:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 3h 35m 18:00 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 21:35 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 3h 25m 19:30 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 22:55 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 3h 15m 21:10 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 00:25 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 42%
      2h 15m
      Birmingham Airport
      11 km
      14:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express West Midlands
      3h 15m
      0
      13:55
      Birmingham Airport
      Birmingham Airport
      14:40
      Birmingham
      Moor Street
      0
      National Express West Midlands
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      2h 15m
      0
      14:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 55m 04:40 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 07:35 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 3h 55m 16:20 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 20:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 3h 35m 18:00 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 21:35 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 6h 25m 23:40 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 06:05 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 4h 15m 15:15 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 19:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 42%
      2h 15m
      Birmingham Airport
      11 km
      14:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express West Midlands
      3h 7m
      0
      17:53
      Birmingham Airport
      Birmingham Airport
      18:38
      Birmingham
      Moor Street
      0
      National Express West Midlands
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • FlixBus
      2h 20m
      0
      18:40
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      21:00
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 0h 12m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 15m 15:15 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 19:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 3h 55m 16:20 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 20:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 3h 35m 18:00 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 21:35 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 3h 25m 19:30 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 22:55 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 2h 55m 04:40 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 07:35 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 46%
      2h 15m
      Birmingham Airport
      11 km
      14:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Dudley, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 20m
      0
      02:55
      Birmingham Airport
      Birmingham Airport
      04:00
      Dudley
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      04:05
      Dudley
      Central Coach Station
      06:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 35m 18:10 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 21:45 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 3h 20m 16:20 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 19:40 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 3h 15m 21:10 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 00:25 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 25m 23:40 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 06:05 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 3h 15m 19:30 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 22:45 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 46%
      2h 20m
      Birmingham Airport
      11 km
      18:40
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      21:00
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Dudley, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 20m
      0
      02:55
      Birmingham Airport
      Birmingham Airport
      04:00
      Dudley
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      04:05
      Dudley
      Central Coach Station
      06:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 20m 17:50 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 21:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 3h 20m 20:30 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 23:50 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 3h 55m 16:10 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 20:05 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 6h 25m 23:40 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 06:05 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 2h 55m 04:40 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 07:35 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £14
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 36%
      2h 20m
      Birmingham Airport
      11 km
      18:40
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      21:00
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Dudley, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 20m
      0
      02:55
      Birmingham Airport
      Birmingham Airport
      04:00
      Dudley
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      04:05
      Dudley
      Central Coach Station
      06:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 25m 23:40 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 06:05 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 3h 20m 17:50 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 21:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 3h 20m 20:30 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 23:50 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 3h 45m 12:55 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 16:40 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 3h 55m 16:10 Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport 20:05 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £14
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 42%
      2h 30m
      Birmingham Airport
      11 km
      08:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      10:30
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Dudley, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 20m
      0
      02:55
      Birmingham Airport
      Birmingham Airport
      04:00
      Dudley
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      04:05
      Dudley
      Central Coach Station
      06:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham Airport to Manchester is £10 on 11/08/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham Airport and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham Airport and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches from Birmingham Airport to Manchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Birmingham Airport and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 28 coaches from Birmingham Airport to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Birmingham Airport and Manchester, with only 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 8 times every day by bus from Birmingham Airport to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham Airport to Manchester starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus £10
Fastest Bus 2h 55m
Earliest Coach 12:55
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 8 Ø
Distance 119.1 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

Every day, 8 buses from 1 coach companies leave Birmingham Airport for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 03/08
£13
Tuesday 04/08
£12
Wednesday 05/08
£12
Thursday 06/08
£13
Friday 07/08
£13
Saturday 08/08
£11
Sunday 09/08
£12
Monday 10/08
£11
Tuesday 11/08
£10
Wednesday 12/08
£11
Thursday 13/08
£11
Friday 14/08
£12
Saturday 15/08
£10
Sunday 16/08
£12
Monday 17/08
£11
Tuesday 18/08
£10
Wednesday 19/08
£10
Thursday 20/08
£10
Friday 21/08
£12
Saturday 22/08
£10
Sunday 23/08
£10
Monday 24/08
£10
Tuesday 25/08
£10
Wednesday 26/08
£11
Thursday 27/08
£10
Friday 28/08
£12
Saturday 29/08
£10
Sunday 30/08

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham Airport to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £10, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Birmingham Airport to Manchester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham Airport to Manchester, with £10. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £11.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Birmingham Airport to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Birmingham Airport to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Birmingham Airport to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Birmingham Airport to Manchester from our users.

National Express from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Birmingham Airport to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 2h 55m
Earliest Coach 12:55
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 02/08/2026

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham Airport and Manchester

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Birmingham Airport and Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Birmingham Airport to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Birmingham Airport to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Birmingham Airport to Manchester bus

How much does a Birmingham Airport - Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Birmingham Airport - Manchester route is available from £10 and takes 3h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham Airport to Manchester?

The connection Birmingham Airport to Manchester is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £19. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Birmingham Airport - Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Birmingham Airport to Manchester is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Birmingham Airport take?

The quickest transfer from Birmingham Airport to Manchester is provided by National Express and takes 2h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £17. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham Airport to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Birmingham Airport at 12:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Birmingham Airport to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Birmingham Airport at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Birmingham Airport - Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham Airport and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham Airport and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester from Birmingham Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Birmingham Airport Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Airport Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from Birmingham Airport to Manchester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Birmingham Airport to Manchester?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between Birmingham Airport and Manchester. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Birmingham Airport to Manchester?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Birmingham Airport and Manchester change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham Airport to Manchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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