Coach Birmingham to Manchester from £5

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, FlixBus or megabus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£5

tomorrow

£6

Sunday

£5

Monday

£6

Tuesday

£6

Wednesday

£5

Thursday

£6

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 30m	08:00	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	10:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 08:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	13:40	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	16:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
National Express	2h 25m	06:15	Birmingham	Coach Station	08:40	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	07:45	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:10	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
megabus	1h 50m	02:00	Birmingham	Brunel Street	03:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 02:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 03:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 30m	14:10	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	16:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 14:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 30m	16:10	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	18:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 16:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
megabus	1h 50m	02:00	Birmingham	Brunel Street	03:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 02:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	2h 10m	13:00	Birmingham	Brunel Street	15:10	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 13:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
National Express	2h 40m	03:25	Birmingham	Coach Station	06:05	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 03:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 30m	08:00	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	10:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 30m	11:10	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	13:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 11:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 10m	06:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	08:40	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 06:30:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
National Express	2h 20m	17:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	19:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 17:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
megabus	1h 50m	02:00	Birmingham	Brunel Street	03:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 02:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 30m	08:00	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	10:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 08:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	13:40	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	16:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
National Express	2h 25m	07:45	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:10	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 40m	15:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	17:40	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
megabus	1h 50m	02:00	Birmingham	Brunel Street	03:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 02:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 30m	08:00	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	10:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	13:40	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	16:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
National Express	2h 25m	07:45	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:10	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 40m	15:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	17:40	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
megabus	1h 50m	02:00	Birmingham	Brunel Street	03:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 02:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 55m	00:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	02:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 00:05:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 30m	08:00	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	10:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 25m	06:15	Birmingham	Coach Station	08:40	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 15m	11:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	13:15	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
megabus	1h 50m	02:00	Birmingham	Brunel Street	03:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 02:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 30m	08:00	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	10:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 30m	11:10	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	13:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 25m	07:45	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:10	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 15m	11:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	13:15	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
megabus	1h 50m	02:00	Birmingham	Brunel Street	03:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 02:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Birmingham to Manchester is £5 on 10/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 36 daily coaches from Birmingham to Manchester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 31 daily coaches between Birmingham and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 72 coaches from Birmingham to Manchester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Manchester, with 46 offers.

All facts for Birmingham to Manchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express, FlixBus and megabus that travel daily 33 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 50m
Earliest Coach	00:05
Latest Coach	23:00
Daily Bus Connections	33 Ø
Distance	113.1 km
Coach Companies	National Express, FlixBus and megabus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Birmingham to Manchester?

Every day, 33 buses from 3 coach companies leave Birmingham for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£16

Saturday 06/12

£6

Sunday 07/12

£7

Monday 08/12

£6

Tuesday 09/12

£6

Wednesday 10/12

£5

Thursday 11/12

£12

Friday 12/12

£12

Saturday 13/12

£5

Sunday 14/12

£12

Monday 15/12

£6

Tuesday 16/12

£12

Wednesday 17/12

£5

Thursday 18/12

£12

Friday 19/12

£10

Saturday 20/12

£12

Sunday 21/12

£10

Monday 22/12

£10

Tuesday 23/12

£10

Wednesday 24/12

£12

Thursday 25/12

£12

Friday 26/12

£12

Saturday 27/12

£8

Sunday 28/12

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 £5, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Birmingham to Manchester. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £6.

Night 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 £5.

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.

FlixBus from Birmingham to Manchester

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

Cheapest Price	£5
Fastest Coach	1h 55m
Earliest Coach	00:05
Last Coach	21:25
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

megabus from Birmingham to Manchester

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

Cheapest Price	£12
Fastest Coach	1h 50m
Earliest Coach	02:00
Last Coach	13:00
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

National Express from Birmingham to Manchester

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	03:25
Last Coach	23:00
Daily Connections	17 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

In total 3 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.

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

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 1h 55m. 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 £5 to £22. 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 33 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 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. 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 00:05. 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, FlixBus and megabus. 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, FlixBus and megabus.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Birmingham and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Birmingham and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!