How far is Manchester from Birmingham?

The distance between the two cities is 71 miles (114 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Birmingham?

Most of the buses traveling from Manchester to Birmingham leave from Coach Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cadbury World, City Canal Tour, Thinktank Science Museum, National Motorcycle Museum and Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

Bus Manchester to Birmingham from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on November 26
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	4:10am	Coach Station	2h 15m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Shudehill	2h 30m	9:40am	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 27
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 28
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 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Shudehill	2h 20m	10:20pm	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 30
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 December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10am	Shudehill	2h 35m	12:45pm	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 December 2
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

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, 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$9 - $75	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $208	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $24	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Birmingham?

Stops in Manchester

A
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Manchester Airport
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,732 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

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

3.5/54,277 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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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Birmingham by bus

How far is Manchester from Birmingham?
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What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/23

$16

11/24

$35

Today

$17

11/26

$8

11/27

$6

11/28

$7

11/29

$7

11/30

$6

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $6

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 $6 to $42 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 $6 which is on 2025-11-30.

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.

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$16	Daily Departures62
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 30m	Avg Price$40	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time1h 50m	Avg Price$17	Daily Departures1