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Which bus from Birmingham to Manchester is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Birmingham to Manchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £7
tomorrow
from £7
Sunday
from £7
Monday
from £5
Tuesday
from £5
Wednesday
from £5
Thursday
from £5

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    17:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    19:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    18:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    21:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    23:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 20m
    0
    11:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    13:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    18:30
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    21:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 20m
    0
    11:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    13:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    18:30
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    21:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    03:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    05:50
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    06:30
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    08:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    09:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    11:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    10:30
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    12:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    18:30
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    21:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    03:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    05:50
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    06:30
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    08:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    19:30
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    21:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    03:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    05:50
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 20m
    0
    11:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    13:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 20m
    0
    13:00
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    15:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    06:15
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    08:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    07:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    10:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    12:15
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    14:25
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    03:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    05:50
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    10:55
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    13:05
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    21:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    23:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    06:15
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    08:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    03:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    05:50
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 20m
    0
    11:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    13:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    12:15
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    14:25
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    18:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    19:30
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    21:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    03:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    05:50
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    11:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    13:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    12:15
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    14:25
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    06:15
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    08:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    18:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £6

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Birmingham and Manchester?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Birmingham to Manchester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily coaches from Birmingham to Manchester. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Birmingham and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 54 coaches from Birmingham to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Manchester, with 37 offers.

All facts for Birmingham to Manchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 25 times by bus from Birmingham to Manchester in one click. Book your Birmingham to Manchester bus ticket starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus £5
Fastest Bus 1h 55m
Earliest Coach 05:35
Latest Coach 23:00
Daily Bus Connections 25 Ø
Distance 113.1 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Birmingham to Manchester?

Every day, 25 buses from 2 coach companies leave Birmingham for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 30/05/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/05
Tuesday 27/05
Wednesday 28/05
Thursday 29/05
Friday 30/05
£11
Saturday 31/05
£10
Sunday 01/06
£10
Monday 02/06
£6
Tuesday 03/06
£5
Wednesday 04/06
£12
Thursday 05/06
£6
Friday 06/06
£10
Saturday 07/06
£12
Sunday 08/06
£6
Monday 09/06
£5
Tuesday 10/06
£12
Wednesday 11/06
£12
Thursday 12/06
£11
Friday 13/06
£6
Saturday 14/06
£5
Sunday 15/06
£5
Monday 16/06
£12
Tuesday 17/06
£12
Wednesday 18/06
£5
Thursday 19/06
£6
Friday 20/06
£5
Saturday 21/06
£6
Sunday 22/06

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 £5, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Birmingham to Manchester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Manchester, with £5. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £6.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Birmingham to Manchester?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Birmingham to Manchester timetable.

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 £6
Fastest Coach 2h 0m
Earliest Coach 05:35
Last Coach 23:00
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 29/05/2025

FlixBus from Birmingham to Manchester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £5
Fastest Coach 1h 55m
Earliest Coach 10:55
Last Coach 19:40
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 30/05/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Manchester

Here is a map with all coach stations in Birmingham and Manchester. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Birmingham to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Birmingham to Manchester.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Birmingham to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Birmingham to Manchester. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for 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 £5 and takes 2h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £25. 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 25 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 FlixBus and takes 1h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £10. 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 05:35. 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 23:00. 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 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: 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.

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