Birmingham to Manchester bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 30 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Birmingham at 01:05h, arriving at Manchester at 03:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 01:15h the following day.
Departure station and country
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Manchester, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
86 mi
Average Trip Duration
02h 17min
Total Departures
30
Popular Operators
National Express, FlixBus
Lowest Price
£6
Transportation Options
Coach, Train
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Traveling by coach from Birmingham to Manchester
The shortest travel distance between Birmingham and Manchester is 86 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 01:05 has a travel time of 01:55h.
The longest travel time on the route is 02:40h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Manchester earlier, there
are 2 overnight coaches from Birmingham to Manchester.
The overnight coaches depart between and 23:00 and arrive between 00:40 and 01:15
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Birmingham to Manchester route
There are 3 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
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Other popular destinations from Birmingham
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