HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Birmingham to Manchester Central

by Train, Bus or Car

Birmingham
→
+0 →
Manchester Central
Transport search to Manchester Central
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Great Britain Birmingham Manchester Central
Birmingham
→
+0 →
Manchester Central
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
1 h 35 min
133 km.
from $7
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Birmingham, Great Britain → Manchester Central, Great Britain

All
All days
21 Jul, Tue
22 Jul, Wed
23 Jul, Thu
24 Jul, Fri
25 Jul, Sat

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Birmingham to Manchester Central

Composite routes from Birmingham to Manchester Central

Cheapest
1 h 35 min
Car
133 km.
from $7

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
2h 10m
Every 4 hours
$15.19–$22.78
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
1h 56m
Every 4 hours
$6.96–$24.05
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call
Train operators
Found: 3
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
Transport for Wales
Website
National Express
Website
2h 25m
Hourly
$27.85–$39.24
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Cross Country
Website
1h 28m
Hourly
$63.29–$164.55
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transport for Wales
Website
2h 58m
5 times a week
$41.77–$63.29
03333 211 202
03333 211 202
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester Central?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester Central is to rideshare which costs $5.98 - $20.65 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester Central?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester Central is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $27.17 - $41.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Manchester Central?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Centenary Way and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Manchester Central?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Manchester Central?

The distance between Birmingham and Manchester Central is 133 km. The road distance is 138.9 km.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Manchester Central without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Manchester Central without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $35.87 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Manchester Central?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Manchester Central bus from?

Birmingham to Manchester Central bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Centenary Way station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Manchester Central train from?

Birmingham to Manchester Central train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Manchester Central?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Manchester Central is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $35.87 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13.04 - $19.57 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Birmingham to Manchester Central bus arrive?

Birmingham to Manchester Central bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Manchester Central train arrive?

Birmingham to Manchester Central train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Manchester Central?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Manchester Central is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Birmingham to Manchester Central.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Manchester Central?

Book your Birmingham to Manchester Central train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Manchester Central?

Book your Birmingham to Manchester Central bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester Central?

There are 3191+ hotels available in Manchester Central. Prices start at $31.27 per night.

Can I share a ride from Birmingham to Manchester Central?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham and Manchester Central. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search