Manchester to Birmingham Bus

Manchester to Birmingham Birmingham to Manchester

Manchester to Birmingham Route Summary

Manchester to Birmingham bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 47 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Manchester bus station at 00:40h, arriving at Birmingham bus station at 04:20h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:40h, arriving at 02:30h the following day.
Departure station and country ManchesterUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country BirminghamUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 86 mi
Average Trip Duration 02h 45min
Total Departures 47
Popular Operators National Express, FlixBus
Lowest Price $6
Transportation Options Bus, Train



Getting from Manchester and Birmingham by bus

The shortest travel distance between Manchester and Birmingham is 86 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 03:00 has a travel time of 01:50h. The longest travel time on the route is 03:40h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Birmingham earlier, there the same day.

Bus companies operating the Manchester to Birmingham route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Manchester or Birmingham bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Map overlay

  Manchester

You can see information about the departure station and stops Manchester here

Map overlay

  Birmingham

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Birmingham here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $6 (One-Way) or $12 (Return).

Travel reviews for Manchester to Birmingham bus

If you've traveled from Manchester to Birmingham, and you want to share your experience, leave a review for the route and let us know what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.


Other popular destinations from Birmingham

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Birmingham, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between Manchester and Birmingham?
What is the average travel time between Manchester and Birmingham?
What is the ticket price for the journey from Manchester to Birmingham?
How many daily departures are there from Manchester to Birmingham?
Are all the buses direct on the route from Manchester to Birmingham?
What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Manchester to Birmingham?

To have all the information in the palm of your hand download our mobile app for free!

Latest tickets bought

Traveling.com guides

Latest blog posts

Latest reviews

GetByAps twitter twitterX linkedin instagram facebook pinterest tiktok youTubePlay fax dinersCard maestroCard mastercard safety group faq printer mTicketQr arrowIcon iconChevronDown thumbsUp exclamationCircle download directions clock calendarCheck accommodation mailAlert questionCircleFull gpsIcon locationMark ferryIcon busIcon star locationPin phone email signpost unesco starFull verifiedBadge star ticketsIco reviewsIco guidesIco newsIco sightPin globe ticket flexCancelIcon thumbsDownIcon thumbsUpIcon