What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Birmingham?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool for the journey to Birmingham from Manchester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Birmingham from Manchester?
You can get to Birmingham with just $7 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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megabus2h 10m08:20 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange10:30 AMBirminghamBrunel Street0Economy
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National Express2h 10m08:45 PMManchesterCoach Station10:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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megabus2h 15m04:20 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange6:35 PMBirminghamBrunel Street0Economy
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National Express1h 55m08:15 AMManchester AirportManchester Airport10:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales2h 12m011:29 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station1:41 PMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales2h 10m012:31 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station2:41 PMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales2h 11m01:30 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station3:41 PMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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National Express2h 10m09:45 PMManchesterCoach Station11:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus2h 30m02:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange5:00 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express2h 30m07:30 AMManchesterCoach Station10:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 30m08:30 AMManchesterCoach Station11:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 24m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:35 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 1m07:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:04 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 32m05:05 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:37 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 1m06:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:04 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Trains Monday
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National Express2h 30m07:30 AMManchesterCoach Station10:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 30m08:30 AMManchesterCoach Station11:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 35m02:30 PMManchesterCoach Station5:05 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus2h 20m09:20 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange11:40 AMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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BlaBlaCar1h 30m05:40 AMManchester Airport7:10 AMBirmingham0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 24m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:35 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 1m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:12 AMBirminghamInternational Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 1m07:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:04 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 1m05:55 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:56 AMBirminghamInternational Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Carpool Tuesday
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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National Express2h 25m010:00 AMManchesterCoach Station12:25 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 45m03:45 PMManchesterCoach Station6:30 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 15m06:45 PMManchesterCoach Station9:00 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus2h 0m02:45 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange4:45 AMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 3m07:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:06 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 1m07:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:04 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 24m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:35 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 32m05:05 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:37 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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National Express2h 30m07:30 AMManchesterCoach Station10:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 30m08:30 AMManchesterCoach Station11:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 25m010:00 AMManchesterCoach Station12:25 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus2h 30m07:10 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange9:40 AMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 24m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:35 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 1m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:12 AMBirminghamInternational Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 1m07:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:04 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 1m05:55 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:56 AMBirminghamInternational Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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National Express2h 30m07:30 AMManchesterCoach Station10:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 30m08:30 AMManchesterCoach Station11:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 25m010:00 AMManchesterCoach Station12:25 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus2h 0m02:45 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange4:45 AMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 24m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:35 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 1m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:12 AMBirminghamInternational Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 1m05:55 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:56 AMBirminghamInternational Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 29m05:05 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:34 AMBirminghamLea Hall Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
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National Express2h 25m07:45 AMManchesterCoach Station10:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 25m08:40 AMManchesterCoach Station11:05 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 25m012:30 PMManchesterCoach Station2:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus2h 30m07:10 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange9:40 AMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 24m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:35 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 3m07:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:06 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 10m07:25 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:35 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 2m06:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:05 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Birmingham?
You can get to Birmingham from Manchester in just 1h 30m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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FlixBus1h 50m03:10 PMManchester AirportManchester Airport5:00 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express1h 55m08:15 AMManchester AirportManchester Airport10:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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megabus2h 10m08:20 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange10:30 AMBirminghamBrunel Street0Economy
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National Express2h 10m08:45 PMManchesterCoach Station10:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales2h 10m012:31 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station2:41 PMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales2h 11m01:30 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station3:41 PMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales2h 12m011:29 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station1:41 PMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Sunday
Fastest Trains Sunday
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FlixBus1h 50m03:10 PMManchester AirportManchester Airport5:00 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express2h 10m09:45 PMManchesterCoach Station11:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus2h 30m02:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange5:00 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express2h 30m07:30 AMManchesterCoach Station10:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 1m07:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:04 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 1m06:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:04 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 13m06:24 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:37 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 24m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:35 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Monday
Fastest Trains Monday
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BlaBlaCar1h 30m05:40 AMManchester Airport7:10 AMBirmingham0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 1m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:12 AMBirminghamInternational Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 1m07:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:04 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 1m05:55 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:56 AMBirminghamInternational Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 24m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:35 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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FlixBus2h 10m01:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange3:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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FlixBus2h 20m09:20 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange11:40 AMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express2h 30m07:30 AMManchesterCoach Station10:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 30m08:30 AMManchesterCoach Station11:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
Fastest Carpool Tuesday
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus2h 0m02:45 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange4:45 AMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express2h 15m06:45 PMManchesterCoach Station9:00 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus2h 20m09:20 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange11:40 AMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express2h 25m010:00 AMManchesterCoach Station12:25 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 1m07:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:04 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 1m06:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:04 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 3m07:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:06 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 24m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:35 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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CrossCountry2h 1m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:12 AMBirminghamInternational Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 1m07:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:04 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 1m05:55 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:56 AMBirminghamInternational Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 24m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:35 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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FlixBus2h 20m09:20 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange11:40 AMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express2h 25m010:00 AMManchesterCoach Station12:25 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 30m07:30 AMManchesterCoach Station10:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 30m08:30 AMManchesterCoach Station11:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
Fastest Trains Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus2h 0m02:45 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange4:45 AMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express2h 25m010:00 AMManchesterCoach Station12:25 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 30m07:30 AMManchesterCoach Station10:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 30m08:30 AMManchesterCoach Station11:00 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 1m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:12 AMBirminghamInternational Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 1m05:55 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:56 AMBirminghamInternational Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 6m05:55 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:01 AMBirminghamLea Hall Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 24m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station7:35 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Friday
Fastest Trains Friday
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Avanti West Coast2h 2m06:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:05 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 2m06:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:05 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 3m07:03 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:06 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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CrossCountry2h 10m07:25 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:35 AMBirminghamColeshill Parkway Train Station0Economy
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FlixBus2h 10m01:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange3:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0Economy
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National Express2h 25m07:45 AMManchesterCoach Station10:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 25m08:40 AMManchesterCoach Station11:05 AMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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National Express2h 25m012:30 PMManchesterCoach Station2:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Manchester to Birmingham
What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Birmingham?
In Manchester, you will usually depart from Piccadilly Train Station, Victoria Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Birmingham you will be arriving at New Street, Moor Street or Great Charles St Queensway, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Birmingham from Manchester? With 9 connections between 6 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Birmingham, you can pay as low as $7 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Birmingham in just 1h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Birmingham are National Express, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Birmingham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Erdington, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Birmingham Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Birmingham?
The most popular companies between Manchester and Birmingham, are National Express, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express, FlixBus and megabus
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales
All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Birmingham
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Birmingham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Birmingham
How can I reach Birmingham from Manchester?
Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Birmingham from Manchester.
How far is Birmingham from Manchester?
The distance between Manchester and Birmingham is 70.3 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Birmingham?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 19 kgs, and a flight 28 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Birmingham?
You can get to Birmingham with just $7 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Birmingham?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Birmingham in just 1h 30m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Manchester and to Birmingham
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to Birmingham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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