How far is Manchester from Birmingham?

Manchester and Birmingham are 114 km (71 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Birmingham?

Buses departing from Shudehill in Manchester will take you to Coach Station in Birmingham.

Bus Manchester to Birmingham from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Shudehill	2h 55m	11:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	4:35pm	Manchester Airport	1h 35m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	1h 50m	4:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Shudehill	1h 55m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Shudehill	1h 50m	5:20am	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45pm	Coach Station	2h 10m	10:55pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:35pm	Manchester Airport	1h 35m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	1h 50m	4:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Shudehill	1h 55m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Shudehill	1h 50m	5:20am	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Shudehill	2h 30m	5:00pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	4:35pm	Manchester Airport	1h 35m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	1h 50m	4:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Shudehill	1h 55m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Shudehill	1h 50m	5:20am	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Shudehill	2h 30m	9:40am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	4:35pm	Manchester Airport	1h 35m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	1h 50m	4:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Shudehill	1h 55m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Shudehill	1h 50m	5:20am	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Shudehill	2h 30m	5:00pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	4:35pm	Manchester Airport	1h 35m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	1h 50m	4:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Shudehill	1h 55m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Shudehill	1h 50m	5:20am	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Shudehill	2h 55m	11:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	8:45pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 40m	10:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	1h 50m	4:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Shudehill	1h 55m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Shudehill	1h 50m	5:20am	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Shudehill	2h 55m	11:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	8:45pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 40m	10:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	1h 50m	4:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Shudehill	1h 55m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Shudehill	1h 50m	5:20am	Brunel Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:54 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

114 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $109	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $300	Average Duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $31	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

National Express receives praise for its punctuality, comfort, and value. Many users appreciate the clean and safe travel experience with professional staff. However, some reviews mention issues such as communication problems regarding destinations and a lack of information at Manchester Airport. Overall satisfaction remains high among travelers who frequently choose this service.

National Express Manchester Birmingham recent customer reviews

The bus had a false start and then the driver made a quick stop to see what was happening in the coach toilet. Other than that, the journey was fie and we still arrived a little earlier than expected.

Frankie R.

June 21, 2025

The trip was lovely and the bus came on time. But there are some observations such as having multiple sounds of friction of plastic parts of the bus.

Abas S.

December 11, 2023

Bus was late and someone took a dump that stunk out the entire bus we were sat right by the toilets

Charlie H.

September 9, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11380 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $13

Flixbus Manchester Birmingham recent customer reviews

Unfortunately, my recent experience with FlixBus was not very good. The bus was scheduled to arrive at 12:45 PM, but it didn’t reach until 1:15 PM. Due to this delay, I missed my connecting bus from Birmingham to Cheltenham, which was scheduled to depart at 1:05 PM. This caused a lot of inconvenience and disrupted my travel plans. I hope FlixBus improves its punctuality and better coordinates connections for passengers in the future.

Muhammad H.

June 26, 2025

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the comfort and reliability of the service. The staff is frequently described as friendly and helpful, contributing to a pleasant travel experience. Additionally, there are mentions of good connections that enhance convenience for travelers.

Megabus Manchester Birmingham recent customer reviews

The bus was extremely late And it was cold And when I arrived at my destination there was no announcement

Petra Oselumense O.

October 11, 2024

I have previously had positive experiences however this time, the driver driving as well as his companion spoke Al laughed exceptionally loud, playing chaotic tik toks and giving me and my girlfriend looks of disgust the entire journey.

Gabi W.

July 11, 2024

I can eat as much cheese as I like with relative ease whilst luxuriating in my capacious area.

James H.

April 27, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Birmingham?

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Birmingham by bus

How far is Manchester from Birmingham?
Manchester and Birmingham are 114 km (71 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Birmingham?
Buses departing from Shudehill in Manchester will take you to Coach Station in Birmingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$14

11-18

$13

Today

$12

11-20

$10

11-21

$12

11-22

$11

11-23

$10

11-24

$8

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $60 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Megabus UK, National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Manchester to Birmingham?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time2h 25m	Avg Price$23	Daily Departures61
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1h 31m	Avg Price$57	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time1h 50m	Avg Price$23	Daily Departures1