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MAN — BHX
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
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Sat 18/10

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With transfers
2h 30m

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2h 10m

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National Express
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2h 25m

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Manchester to Birmingham bus information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and bus companies that offer buses from Manchester to Birmingham

Return-trip from

£19

One-way from

£7

Avg travel time

1h 40m

Popular coach line

National Express
Bus tickets from Manchester to Birmingham found within the last 3 days start at £19 round-trip
The cheapest one-way bus ticket starts at £7. This price was found within the last 3 days.
The average bus ride from Manchester to Birmingham is 1h 40m
National Express and FlixBus service this route

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Manchester Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Manchester
Manchester Salford for QuaysManchester, 53.477814, -2.275994
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Manchester Oldham RoadManchester, 53.49521, -2.21205
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Manchester Old Trafford StadiumManchester, 53.463142, -2.293427
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Manchester Wythenshawe InterchangeManchester, 53.38026, -2.26428
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Manchester Three ArrowsManchester, 53.538025, -2.240151
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Manchester Princess RoadManchester, 53.441856, -2.24409
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Birmingham Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Birmingham
Birmingham Edgbaston StadiumBirmingham, 52.454975, -1.902295
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Birmingham Yardley WoodBirmingham, 52.42148, -1.854396
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Birmingham The HawthornsBirmingham, 52.505165, -1.96313
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Birmingham Great BarrBirmingham, 52.547928, -1.935108
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Birmingham Resorts WorldBirmingham, 52.447468, -1.718375
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Birmingham Shirley Jacey RdBirmingham, 52.41464, -1.82853
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Book round-trip bus tickets from Manchester to Birmingham

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip bus tickets from Manchester to Birmingham that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
National Express
12 Dec
08:30Manchester Bus Station
2h 30m
11:00Birmingham Coach Station
14 Dec
11:00Birmingham Coach Station
2h 15m
13:15Manchester Bus Station
£19
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National Express
12 Dec
22:15Manchester
1h 40m
23:55Birmingham Coach Station
14 Dec
14:00Birmingham Coach Station
1h 50m
15:50Manchester
£19
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National Express
11 Dec
04:30Manchester
1h 55m
06:25Birmingham Coach Station
14 Dec
14:00Birmingham Coach Station
1h 50m
15:50Manchester
£24
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National Express
11 Dec
04:10Manchester Bus Station
2h 15m
06:25Birmingham Coach Station
14 Dec
17:00Birmingham Coach Station
2h 20m
19:20Manchester Bus Station
£24
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National Express
12 Dec
23:55Manchester Bus Station
2h 50m
02:45Birmingham Coach Station
13 Dec
03:40Birmingham Coach Station
2h 35m
06:15Manchester Bus Station
£25
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National Express
12 Dec
09:05Manchester
1h 55m
11:00Birmingham Coach Station
13 Dec
03:25Birmingham Coach Station
2h 15m
05:40Manchester
£36
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Book one-way bus tickets from Manchester to Birmingham

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way bus tickets from Manchester to Birmingham we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find bus tickets by date.
National Express
10 Oct
17:30Manchester Bus Station
2h 30m
20:00Birmingham Coach Station
£7
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National Express
10 Oct
11:50Manchester
2h 10m
14:00Birmingham Coach Station
£12
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National Express
9 Oct
00:05Manchester
2h 25m
02:30Birmingham Coach Station
£17
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National Express
9 Oct
02:45Manchester Bus Station
1h 50m
04:35Birmingham Coach Station
£21
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FAQs for booking bus tickets from Manchester to Birmingham

How much does a bus ticket from Manchester to Birmingham cost?

If you need a bus from Manchester to Birmingham for this week you can find options from £9 one-way.

How long is the bus ride from Manchester to Birmingham?

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 1h 40m bus from Manchester to Birmingham. Consider National Express for the quickest available option to your destination.

Which bus companies operate between Manchester to Birmingham?

You can find bus tickets for National Express and FlixBus which service this route currently. National Express is the cheapest option recently available with prices starting at £26 round-trip.

How far is Manchester to Birmingham by bus?

While Birmingham is 70.4 mi from Manchester, the distance by bus is longer and depends on the route taken. The bus takes 1h 40m, normally.

Is a bus the fastest way to get from Manchester to Birmingham?

We’ve found that taking a bus from Manchester to Birmingham with National Express is more time-efficient when based simply on travel duration. A flight from Manchester to Birmingham or a train from Manchester to Birmingham can take you longer than a 1h 40m bus.

National Express buses from Manchester to Birmingham

Our best National Express deals on Manchester to Birmingham bus tickets
National Express
12 Dec
ZMP08:30Manchester Bus Station
2h 30m
G1611:00Birmingham Coach Station
14 Dec
G1611:00Birmingham Coach Station
2h 15m
ZMP13:15Manchester Bus Station
£19
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National Express
11 Dec
MI804:30Manchester
1h 55m
G1606:25Birmingham Coach Station
14 Dec
G1614:00Birmingham Coach Station
1h 50m
MI815:50Manchester
£24
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National Express
12 Dec
ZMP23:55Manchester Bus Station
2h 50m
G1602:45Birmingham Coach Station
13 Dec
G1603:40Birmingham Coach Station
2h 35m
ZMP06:15Manchester Bus Station
£25
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More bus options to Birmingham

Besides Manchester there are other cities with transportation to Birmingham. See below for more options.
Buses to Birmingham from London
Fastest travel time2h 20m
Cheapest price£12
Buses to Birmingham from Glasgow
Fastest travel time7h 35m
Cheapest price£28
Buses to Birmingham from Paris
Fastest travel time11h 50m
Cheapest price£69
Buses to Birmingham from Liverpool
Fastest travel time2h 10m
Cheapest price£10
Buses to Birmingham from Edinburgh
Fastest travel time7h 55m
Cheapest price£34
Buses to Birmingham from Cardiff
Fastest travel time3h 24m
Cheapest price£15

Other popular bus routes from Manchester

Change your mind about taking a bus to Birmingham? Below are other buses from Manchester that are popular with momondo users
Buses from Manchester to Glasgow
Fastest travel time3h 55m
Cheapest price£17
Buses from Manchester to London
Fastest travel time4h 20m
Cheapest price£25
Buses from Manchester to Leeds
Fastest travel time1h 00m
Cheapest price£8
Buses from Manchester to Liverpool
Fastest travel time1h 00m
Cheapest price£12
Buses from Manchester to Oxford
Fastest travel time4h 00m
Cheapest price£24
Buses from Manchester to Cardiff
Fastest travel time5h 10m
Cheapest price£37
Buses from Manchester to Edinburgh
Fastest travel time7h 20m
Cheapest price£45

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