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Facts about the coach from Birmingham to Manchester

Compare all providers like megabus, National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 42 times by bus from Birmingham to Manchester in one click and book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Manchester starting from £3.49!

Cheapest Bus £3.49
Fastest Bus 1h 45m
Earliest Coach 01:55
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 42 Ø
Distance 113.1 km
Coach Companies megabus, National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Birmingham to Manchester

Every day, 42 buses from 3 coach companies leave Birmingham for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a coach ticket for this route, starting from 02/12/2023 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/11
£5
Tuesday 28/11
£6
Wednesday 29/11
£5
Thursday 30/11
£5
Friday 01/12
£7
Saturday 02/12
£7
Sunday 03/12
£8
Monday 04/12
£6
Tuesday 05/12
£5
Wednesday 06/12
£6
Thursday 07/12
£5
Friday 08/12
£5
Saturday 09/12
£5
Sunday 10/12
£5
Monday 11/12
£5
Tuesday 12/12
£5
Wednesday 13/12
£6
Thursday 14/12
£5
Friday 15/12
£8
Saturday 16/12
£8
Sunday 17/12
£10
Monday 18/12
£10
Tuesday 19/12
£8
Wednesday 20/12
£8
Thursday 21/12
£10
Friday 22/12
£16
Saturday 23/12
£8
Sunday 24/12

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £4.00, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Birmingham to Manchester. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.00.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Manchester, with £4.00. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £5.00.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham 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 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 coach from Birmingham 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 to Manchester are also emptier.

Compare all timetables for the bus from Birmingham to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Birmingham to Manchester from various bus operators like megabus, National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    12:15
    Birmingham
    Dudley St
    14:25
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £3.49
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    09:00
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway Bus Stop
    11:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £3.78
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    07:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    National Express
    Economy
    from £4.90
  • megabus
    2h 5m
    12:55
    Birmingham
    Brunel St
    15:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    from £5.59
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    03:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway Bus Stop
    06:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £6.63
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    03:10
    Birmingham
    Dudley St
    06:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £11.99
  • megabus
    2h 5m
    03:55
    Birmingham
    Brunel St
    06:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    from £18.42
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    03:05
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    National Express
    Economy
    from £18.56
  • megabus
    2h 5m
    03:55
    Birmingham
    Brunel St
    06:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
    megabus
    Economy
    from £18.76
  • megabus
    2h 5m
    01:55
    Birmingham
    Brunel St
    04:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
    megabus
    Economy
    from £20.58
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    07:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    10:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    National Express
    Economy
    from £21.00
  • megabus
    2h 5m
    01:55
    Birmingham
    Brunel St
    04:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
    megabus
    Economy
    from £24.08
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    03:05
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    National Express
    Economy
    from £25.20
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    08:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    National Express
    Economy
    from £27.30

Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 77 daily coaches from Birmingham to Manchester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 29 daily coaches between Birmingham and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 116 coaches from Birmingham to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Manchester, with 42 offers.

Beloved coach companies from Birmingham to Manchester

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

megabus from Birmingham to Manchester

megabus

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Birmingham to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £5.59
Fastest Coach 1h 45m
Earliest Coach 01:55
Last Coach 22:55
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 01/12/2023

Find out more on our megabus page.

National Express from Birmingham to Manchester

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £4.90
Fastest Coach 2h 15m
Earliest Coach 03:05
Last Coach 23:00
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 01/12/2023

Find out more on our National Express page.

FlixBus from Birmingham to Manchester

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Birmingham to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £3.49
Fastest Coach 2h 0m
Earliest Coach 03:10
Last Coach 23:55
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 01/12/2023

Find out more on our FlixBus page.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Manchester

In the map below you can see, where to find all bus stations in Birmingham and Manchester.

Stations
Aston
Aston University
Jennens Rd 10,
Bearwood
Hagley Road ,
Brunel St
Brunel St ,
Bull Street
Bull St ,
Chelmsley Interchange
Station Link Rd ,
Coach Station
Mosely St 228,
Corporation Street
Corporation St ,
Cross Lane Bus Station
Dudley St
Dudley St 89 ,
Edgbaston Stadium
County Ground, Edgbaston Rd ,
Five Ways
Hagley Rd 51,
Great Barr
Birmingham Rd ,
Great Charles St Queensway Bus Stop
Hall Green
Stratford Rd ,
Musgrave Rd Bus Station
New Street
Grand Central Station ,
Perry Barr / City University
Aldridge Rd ,
Priory Road Cricket Ground Bus Station
Resorts World
Pendigo Way B40 1PS,
Shirley Jacey Rd
Stratford Rd 124,
St Andrew's Stadium
Villa Park
Witton Lane ,
West Bromwich
Birmingham Rd 30,
Stations
Abberton Road
Arena
New Bridge St ,
Audenshaw
Castlefield
Liverpool Rd 43,
Central Park
Chorlton
Clayton Hall
Coach Station
Chorlton St 14,
Cornbrook
Crumpsall
Deansgate
Great Bridgewater St 56,
Edge Lane
Etihad Stadium
Alan Turing Way 2002,
Firswood
Holt Town
Miles Platting
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Talbot Rd ,
Old Trafford Stadium
United Road ,
Park Road Bus Stop
Princess Road
Princess Road ,
Ridgewood Avenue
Sackville Street
Portland St 55,
Shudehill Interchange
Shudehill ,
Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
Corporation St ,
St Werburgh's Road
Swinton Station
Three Arrows
Trafford Centre
Regent Rd 157,
Victoria Station
Wythenshawe Interchange

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Manchester

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

FAQs about the Birmingham to Manchester bus

How much does a Birmingham Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Birmingham Manchester bus trip is available from £3.49 and takes 2h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3.49 to £42.95. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Manchester.

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

Each day, the bus route from Birmingham to Manchester is offered by roughly 42 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Birmingham take?

The quickest coach from Birmingham to Manchester is provided by megabus and takes 1h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £27.06. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Birmingham at 01:55. 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 to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Birmingham at 23:55. 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 Manchester route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham 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 bus: megabus, National Express and FlixBus.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Birmingham 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 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 bus from Birmingham to Manchester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

Alternate transport types from Birmingham to Manchester

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Birmingham to Manchester for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Birmingham to Manchester for the next days.
  • CrossCountry
    1h 36m
    09:01
    Birmingham
    New Street
    10:37
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £15.60
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 44m
    07:07
    Birmingham
    New Street
    09:51
    Manchester
    Park Road Bus Stop
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £16.50
  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 53m
    07:31
    Birmingham
    Snow Hill Station
    10:24
    Manchester
    Park Road Bus Stop
    West Midlands Trains
    First Class
    from £50.80
  • CrossCountry
    1h 36m
    09:01
    Birmingham
    New Street
    10:37
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    CrossCountry
    First Class
    from £51.60

Cheap carpooling from Birmingham to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest carpooling offers from the schedule from Birmingham to Manchester for the next days.
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 30m
    16:20
    Birmingham
    17:50
    Manchester
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £7.49
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    11:00
    Birmingham
    12:50
    Manchester
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £9.00
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    14:10
    Birmingham
    16:20
    Manchester
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £19.00

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