Tue, 15 October

Tickets from Manchester to Birmingham by Bus or Train

Only £5 for Flixbus bus tickets on a 2h 30m trip. Choose a date, or explore more travel options below.

Buy your tickets by selecting from the best options that fit your schedule

CompaniesDurationPrice
Flixbus
2h 30m
Megabus
2h 10m
National Express
2h 25m
CrossCountry
1h 31m
Avanti West Coast
1h 46m

Bus from Manchester to Birmingham

The bus trip from Manchester to Birmingham takes approximately 2h 10m duration and covers a distance of about 114km. There are usually 35 buses travelling daily to Birmingham and you can find the cheapest tickets from £4.92 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance114km
Price£5
Frequency35
Fastest2h 10m
Companies
Bus from Manchester to Birmingham

Train from Manchester to Birmingham

It takes an average of 1h 31m to travel from Manchester to Birmingham by train, covering a distance of about 114km. There are usually 26 trains travelling daily from Manchester to Birmingham and tickets for this journey start from £32.91 when you book in advance.

Distance114km
Price£33
Frequency26
Fastest1h 31m
Companies
Train from Manchester to Birmingham

Manchester, England

Getting around Manchester

Get the most efficient and affordable ways to travel by bus and train in Manchester. Find route maps, fares, and travel times to make the most of your visit to the city.

Explore Manchester with ease: discover the main bus and train stations

  • Manchester Airport

  • Manchester Airport Bus Station

  • Manchester Coach Station

  • Manchester Shudehill Interchange

  • Manchester Shudehill Interchange Stand G

  • Manchester Stand NN Shudehill Interchange

  • Piccadilly Station

  • Shudehill Interchange Stand G

Birmingham, England

Getting around Birmingham

Get the most efficient and affordable ways to travel by bus and train in Birmingham. Find route maps, fares, and travel times to make the most of your visit to the city.

Explore Birmingham with ease: discover the main bus and train stations

  • Birmingham Brunel Street

  • Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street

  • Brunel St

  • Brunel Street

  • Coach Station

  • New Street Station

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Birmingham is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.