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MAN — BHX
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult
Mon 7/7

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FlixBus
With transfers
2h 30m
FlixBus
National Express
With transfers
2h 10m
National Express
FlixBus
With transfers
1h 55m
FlixBus
National Express
With transfers
2h 30m
National Express
National Express
With transfers
1h 45m
National Express
National Express
With transfers
1h 55m
National Express

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

£10

One-way from

£5

Avg travel time

1h 40m

Popular coach line

FlixBus
Bus tickets from Manchester to Birmingham found within the last 3 days start at £10 round-trip
The cheapest one-way bus ticket starts at £5. This price was found within the last 3 days.
The average bus ride from Manchester to Birmingham is 1h 40m
FlixBus, National Express and Megabus service this route

Cheapest buses to Birmingham


Manchester Bus Station Directory

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

Birmingham Bus Station Directory

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

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.
FlixBus
8 Jul
15:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
2h 20m
17:50Birmingham New Street
31 Jul
13:40Birmingham New Street
2h 20m
16:00Manchester Shudehill Interchange
FlixBus
8 Jul
15:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
2h 20m
17:50Birmingham New Street
30 Jul
03:20Birmingham New Street
2h 50m
06:10Manchester Shudehill Interchange
FlixBus
9 Jul
15:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
2h 20m
17:50Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
31 Jul
03:20Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
2h 50m
06:10Manchester Shudehill Interchange
FlixBus
9 Jul
15:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
2h 20m
17:50Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
1 Aug
08:00Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
2h 30m
10:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
National Express
8 Jul
21:45Manchester Bus Station
2h 10m
23:55Birmingham Coach Station
31 Jul
09:00Birmingham Coach Station
2h 15m
11:15Manchester Bus Station
National Express
8 Jul
10:00Manchester Bus Station
2h 25m
12:25Birmingham Coach Station
30 Jul
03:40Birmingham Coach Station
2h 35m
06:15Manchester Bus Station

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.
FlixBus
16 Jul
14:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
2h 30m
17:00Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
National Express
16 Jul
21:45Manchester Bus Station
2h 10m
23:55Birmingham Coach Station
FlixBus
15 Jul
02:50Manchester Shudehill Interchange
1h 55m
04:45Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
National Express
22 Oct
07:30Manchester Bus Station
2h 30m
10:00Birmingham Coach Station
National Express
16 Jul
19:15Manchester
1h 45m
21:00Birmingham Coach Station
National Express
22 Oct
09:05Manchester
1h 55m
11:00Birmingham Coach Station

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 £7 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 Megabus for the quickest available option to your destination.

Which bus companies operate between Manchester to Birmingham?

You can find bus tickets for FlixBus, National Express, and Megabus which service this route currently. FlixBus is the cheapest option recently available with prices starting at £14 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 train from Manchester to Birmingham with Cross Country is more time-efficient when based simply on travel duration. A flight from Manchester to Birmingham or a bus from Manchester to Birmingham can take you longer than a 1h 30m train.

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

Planning to book a bus from Manchester to Birmingham can be a safe bet when looking for a low-cost deal to your destination. Currently, a flight and a train are priced higher than the cost of a bus. You can search prices for a flight from Manchester starting at £99 to Birmingham or a train from Manchester to Birmingham starting at £66 if that is your preferred method of transportation.


FlixBus buses from Manchester to Birmingham

Our best FlixBus deals on Manchester to Birmingham bus tickets
FlixBus
8 Jul
GB314125915:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
2h 20m
QQN17:50Birmingham New Street
31 Jul
QQN13:40Birmingham New Street
2h 20m
GB314125916:00Manchester Shudehill Interchange
FlixBus
9 Jul
GB314125915:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
2h 20m
GB314638117:50Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
31 Jul
GB314638103:20Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
2h 50m
GB314125906:10Manchester Shudehill Interchange
FlixBus
7 Jul
GB314125902:50Manchester Shudehill Interchange
1h 55m
QQN04:45Birmingham New Street
31 Jul
QQN13:40Birmingham New Street
2h 20m
GB314125916:00Manchester Shudehill Interchange

National Express buses from Manchester to Birmingham

Our best National Express deals on Manchester to Birmingham bus tickets
National Express
8 Jul
ZMP21:45Manchester Bus Station
2h 10m
G1623:55Birmingham Coach Station
31 Jul
G1609:00Birmingham Coach Station
2h 15m
ZMP11:15Manchester Bus Station
National Express
8 Jul
ZMP10:00Manchester Bus Station
2h 25m
G1612:25Birmingham Coach Station
30 Jul
G1603:40Birmingham Coach Station
2h 35m
ZMP06:15Manchester Bus Station
National Express
9 Jul
ZMP07:30Manchester Bus Station
2h 30m
G1610:00Birmingham Coach Station
1 Aug
G1621:00Birmingham Coach Station
2h 10m
ZMP23:10Manchester Bus Station

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 Paris
Fastest travel time11h 45m
Cheapest price£69
Buses to Birmingham from Edinburgh
Fastest travel time7h 55m
Cheapest price£34
Buses to Birmingham from Glasgow
Fastest travel time7h 35m
Cheapest price£28
Buses to Birmingham from Liverpool
Fastest travel time2h 10m
Cheapest price£10
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 time3h 40m
Cheapest price£25
Buses from Manchester to Leeds
Fastest travel time1h 00m
Cheapest price£8
Buses from Manchester to Cardiff
Fastest travel time4h 25m
Cheapest price£34
Buses from Manchester to Oxford
Fastest travel time4h 00m
Cheapest price£24
Buses from Manchester to Liverpool
Fastest travel time1h 00m
Cheapest price£10
Buses from Manchester to Edinburgh
Fastest travel time7h 20m
Cheapest price£44

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