Bus from Birmingham to Manchester: Tickets & Timetables
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Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 26 November
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Shudehill
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Coach Station
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Great Charles Street Queensway
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Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 27 November
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Shudehill
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Coach Station
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Manchester Airport
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Brunel Street
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Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 28 November
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Shudehill
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Coach Station
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Manchester Airport
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Brunel Street
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 29 November
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Shudehill
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Coach Station
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Coach Station
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Manchester Airport
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Brunel Street
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 30 November
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Shudehill
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Coach Station
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Coach Station
Coach Station
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Manchester Airport
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Brunel Street
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 1 December
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Shudehill
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Coach Station
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Coach Station
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Manchester Airport
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Brunel Street
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 2 December
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Shudehill
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Coach Station
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Coach Station
Coach Station
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Manchester Airport
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Brunel Street
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Manchester
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting friendly and helpful staff who assist with luggage and ensure a smooth journey. The buses are described as clean and comfortable, maintaining punctuality even when faced with delays or stops by authorities. Overall satisfaction is evident among travelers using this service.
National Express Birmingham Manchester recent customer reviews
Although the bus delayed in leaving the station but we got to Manchester on time, journey was smooth, the staff was lovely, except some passengers where noisy with their phones
5 out of 5 stars
Sibonile N.
Coach left on time . Driver was very helpful with luggage. Avery polite driver and journey was very smooth.
5 out of 5 stars
Sheila R.
The driver was super friendly and helpful throughout the journey. The coach was clean and comfortable.
Based on 11444 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £7
Flixbus Birmingham Manchester recent customer reviews
Customers praise the professional customer representatives and good service at a reasonable cost. They appreciate the ease of online bookings and boarding process. However, some suggest checking toilet functionality before pickup, assisting with luggage handling, and ensuring USB charging ports work for a better experience.
Megabus Birmingham Manchester recent customer reviews
Bus was delayed, wasn’t even the official mega bus, randomly stopped at service stations even after running late. Was hot. Crammed. Bus inside was not the best a little rough and crammed
2 out of 5 stars
Chelsea M.
The bus was delayed by more than than 2 hour, so I lost my chance to get my flight from manchester airport.
1 out of 5 stars
Dafaalla M.
I enjoyed my experience, the driver was very courteous and provided the information I needed. The ride was also on time which I truly appreciate, the only down side is that all of the USB charging ports weren't working for me to charge my phone. I'm a visitor from Barbados and need my phone to be able to navigate the country. Outside of that I am very pleased
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Manchester
What's the distance between Birmingham and Manchester by coach?
The journey from Birmingham to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 71 miles (114 km).
What is the best way to go from Birmingham to Manchester without a car?
You can reach Manchester from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
24/11
£7
25/11
£18
Today
£6
27/11
£5
28/11
£6
29/11
£6
30/11
£5
01/12
£5
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Manchester was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £5
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Manchester as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £5 to £33 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham to Manchester?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Manchester was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £5
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
