What's the distance between Manchester and Birmingham by coach?

The journey from Manchester to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 71 miles (114 km).

How can I get from Manchester to Birmingham without driving?

You can reach Birmingham from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Manchester to Birmingham from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Shudehill	2h 55m	11:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	16:35	Manchester Airport	1h 35m	18:10	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	2h 30m	10:00	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:10	Shudehill	2h 30m	09:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	16:00	Shudehill	2h 10m	18:10	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Shudehill	2h 55m	11:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	16:35	Manchester Airport	1h 35m	18:10	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	1h 50m	04:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:50	Shudehill	1h 55m	04:45	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	03:30	Shudehill	1h 50m	05:20	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Shudehill	2h 55m	11:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	16:35	Manchester Airport	1h 35m	18:10	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	1h 50m	04:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:50	Shudehill	1h 55m	04:45	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	03:30	Shudehill	1h 50m	05:20	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:45	Coach Station	2h 10m	22:55	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	16:35	Manchester Airport	1h 35m	18:10	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	1h 50m	04:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:50	Shudehill	1h 55m	04:45	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	03:30	Shudehill	1h 50m	05:20	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Shudehill	2h 30m	17:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	16:35	Manchester Airport	1h 35m	18:10	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	1h 50m	04:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:50	Shudehill	1h 55m	04:45	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	03:30	Shudehill	1h 50m	05:20	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Shudehill	2h 55m	11:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	16:35	Manchester Airport	1h 35m	18:10	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	1h 50m	04:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:50	Shudehill	1h 55m	04:45	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	03:30	Shudehill	1h 50m	05:20	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	Shudehill	2h 30m	09:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	20:15	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 40m	21:55	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	1h 50m	04:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:50	Shudehill	1h 55m	04:45	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	03:30	Shudehill	1h 50m	05:20	Brunel Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

71 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £38	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £163	Average duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £17	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 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.

21 June 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.

11 December 2023

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

Charlie H.

9 September 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11359 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £8

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.

26 June 2025

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 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.

11 October 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.

11 July 2024

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

James H.

27 April 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 - Birmingham Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Birmingham

What's the distance between Manchester and Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Manchester to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 71 miles (114 km).
How can I get from Manchester to Birmingham without driving?
You can reach Birmingham from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£14

17/11

£8

Today

£6

19/11

£5

20/11

£5

21/11

£6

22/11

£6

23/11

£5

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Birmingham was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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 £5 to £33 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 £5, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually 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.