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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Birmingham

Composite routes from Manchester to Birmingham

Cheapest
1 h 37 min
Car
135 km.
from $7
Other
2 h 25 min
Bus
113 km.
from €14.13
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
Witchway
Queensgate Bus Depot, Colne Road, BB10 1HH Burnley, United Kingdom
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Witchway
Queensgate Bus Depot, Colne Road, BB10 1HH Burnley, United Kingdom
0345 60 40 110
0345 60 40 110
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
+44 (0)3717 818181
+44 (0)3717 818181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 3
Avanti West Coast
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
1h 32m
Twice daily
$44.30–$151.89
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
Call
National Express
Website
2h 25m
Hourly
$27.85–$39.24
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Cross Country
Website
1h 31m
Hourly
$63.29–$164.55
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
1h 55m
Every 4 hours
$6.96–$21.52
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Birmingham is to rideshare which costs $5.98 - $18.48 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $38.04 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St and arriving at Birmingham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Birmingham?

The distance between Manchester and Birmingham is 131 km. The road distance is 140.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $38.04 - $141.30 .

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street takes 1h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Birmingham bus from?

Manchester to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Birmingham train from?

Manchester to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Manchester to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $38.04 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14.13 - $35.87 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Manchester to Birmingham bus arrive?

Manchester to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Manchester to Birmingham train arrive?

Manchester to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Birmingham is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Manchester to Birmingham.

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

Book your Manchester to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 2904+ hotels available in Birmingham. Prices start at $34.22 per night.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Birmingham?

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