Bus and Coach from Manchester to Birmingham: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Birmingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or megabus for the next days.

today

£7

tomorrow

£6

Sunday

£6

Monday

£6

Tuesday

£6

Wednesday

£5

Thursday

£5

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 30m	07:30	Manchester	Coach Station	10:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 10m	20:45	Manchester	Coach Station	22:55	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	2h 55m	08:10	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 08:10:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
FlixBus	2h 30m	14:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	17:00	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 14:30:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
megabus	1h 50m	03:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	05:20	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 03:30:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 05:20:00. 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	14:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	17:00	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 14:30:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	20:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	22:20	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 20:00:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
megabus	1h 50m	03:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	05:20	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 03:30:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	2h 10m	08:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:40	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 08:30:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
National Express	2h 25m	07:45	Manchester	Coach Station	10:10	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 35m	08:30	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	11:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:30:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 30m	07:10	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:40	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 07:10:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 25m	07:45	Manchester	Coach Station	10:10	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	08:40	Manchester	Coach Station	11:05	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
megabus	1h 50m	03:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	05:20	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 03:30:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:20:00. 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 35m	10:10	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:45	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 10:10:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 30m	14:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	17:00	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 14:30:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 30m	07:30	Manchester	Coach Station	10:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 35m	14:30	Manchester	Coach Station	17:05	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 14:30:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
megabus	1h 50m	03:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	05:20	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 03:30:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:20:00. 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 35m	08:30	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	11:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:30:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 30m	17:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	20:00	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 17:30:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 30m	07:30	Manchester	Coach Station	10:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 30m	08:30	Manchester	Coach Station	11:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:30:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
megabus	1h 50m	03:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	05:20	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 03:30:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:20:00. 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	2h 51m	23:59	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	02:50	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 23:59:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 51m
FlixBus	2h 35m	08:30	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	11:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:30:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 30m	17:30	Manchester	Coach Station	20:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 17:30:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 25m	11:30	Manchester	Coach Station	13:55	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:30:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
megabus	1h 50m	03:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	05:20	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 03:30:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:20:00. 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	00:20	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	02:50	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 00:20:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 35m	08:30	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	11:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:30:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 35m	14:30	Manchester	Coach Station	17:05	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 14:30:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 25m	11:30	Manchester	Coach Station	13:55	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:30:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
megabus	1h 50m	03:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	05:20	Birmingham	Brunel Street	Basic	£12	A Bus from megabus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 03:30:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

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

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.

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

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 81 coaches from Manchester to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Birmingham, with 41 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and megabus that travel 33 times every day by bus from Manchester to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Birmingham starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus	£5
Fastest Bus	1h 50m
Earliest Coach	02:45
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	33 Ø
Distance	113.1 km
Coach Companies	National Express, FlixBus and megabus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Birmingham

Every day, 33 buses from 3 coach companies leave Manchester for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

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

£16

Monday 08/12

£15

Tuesday 09/12

£6

Wednesday 10/12

£5

Thursday 11/12

£5

Friday 12/12

£12

Saturday 13/12

£8

Sunday 14/12

£12

Monday 15/12

£6

Tuesday 16/12

£12

Wednesday 17/12

£5

Thursday 18/12

£6

Friday 19/12

£10

Saturday 20/12

£10

Sunday 21/12

£10

Monday 22/12

£12

Tuesday 23/12

£10

Wednesday 24/12

£12

Thursday 25/12

£12

Friday 26/12

£12

Saturday 27/12

£10

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £5, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Birmingham. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Birmingham, with £5. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £6.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Birmingham

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 Manchester to Birmingham 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 Manchester to Birmingham, 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 Manchester to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Birmingham

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

National Express from Manchester to Birmingham

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

Cheapest Price	£6
Fastest Coach	1h 50m
Earliest Coach	02:45
Last Coach	23:55
Daily Connections	17 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

FlixBus from Manchester to Birmingham

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

Cheapest Price	£5
Fastest Coach	1h 55m
Earliest Coach	02:50
Last Coach	23:59
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

megabus from Manchester to Birmingham

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

Cheapest Price	£12
Fastest Coach	1h 50m
Earliest Coach	03:30
Last Coach	16:00
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Birmingham

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

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

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

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 Manchester to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Birmingham

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Birmingham bus

How much does a Manchester - Birmingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Birmingham bus trip is available from £5 and takes 2h 51m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Birmingham is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £29. 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 Manchester - Birmingham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Birmingham 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 Birmingham from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Birmingham is provided by National Express and takes 1h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £21. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Birmingham?

The earliest bus to Birmingham departs from Manchester at 02:45. 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 Manchester to Birmingham?

The latest bus to Birmingham departs from Manchester at 23:59. 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 Manchester - Birmingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Birmingham 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 Manchester and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Birmingham 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 Birmingham from Manchester?

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 Manchester Birmingham 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 Manchester Birmingham 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 Manchester to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

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

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 Manchester and to Birmingham

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