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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Birmingham to Manchester

Composite routes from Birmingham to Manchester

Cheapest
1 h 35 min
Car
139 km.
from $7
Other
2 h 10 min
Bus
113 km.
from €14.13
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$22.78

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Birmingham to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$24.05

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.77–$63.29

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester is to rideshare which costs $5.98 - $20.65 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $35.87 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Manchester?

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?

The distance between Birmingham and Manchester is 131 km. The road distance is 141.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $35.87 - $141.30 .

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

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 bus from?

Birmingham to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Manchester?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $35.87 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14.13 - $34.78 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Birmingham to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Manchester is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Birmingham to Manchester.

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

Book your Birmingham to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.

Can I share a ride from Birmingham to Manchester?

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