Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
View our luggage policyWe accept:
Birmingham to Manchester Airport
From £7.90 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowCoach from Birmingham to Manchester Airport
Our coaches travel from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport up to 14 times a day.
Plus, with coach tickets from £7.90 one-way*, plenty of legroom, free Wi-Fi and more, you can travel in style for less.
| Birmingham to Manchester Airport journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 45 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £7.90 * |
| Distance (approx) | 143km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 3:05am/23:00pm |
Our Birmingham to Manchester Airport services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 120 service travels up to 9 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Manchester Airport
Our 121 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Manchester Airport
Our 181 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Manchester Airport
Our 182 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Manchester Airport
Our 422 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Dudley Bus Stop
- Wolverhampton Bus Station
- Penkridge Bus Lay-by
- Manchester Airport
Our 424 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Dudley Bus Stop
- Wolverhampton Bus Station
- Penkridge Bus Lay-by
- Manchester Airport
Birmingham to Manchester Airport route map
Departing from Birmingham Coach Station
Birmingham Coach Station is based in Digbeth, just a 5-minute stroll from the Bullring Shopping Centre. It's well-connected with regular bus routes and has a taxi rank right outside the entrance for easy connections.
Take a look at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities for everything you need before you set off.
Arriving at Manchester Airport
For a smooth journey to your flight, we recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time.
While waiting for your flight, Manchester Airport offers plenty to keep you entertained. You'll find a great selection of cafes, shops and restaurants to browse, along with comfortable rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines all conveniently located near our stop.
Reserve your seat today and start your journey the savvy way – book online for cheap service journeys with National Express. Get all the transfer information you need for a seamless Birmingham to Manchester Airport journey.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 3.05am, arriving at Manchester Airport at at 5.20am.
The last coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 23.00pm, arriving at Manchester Airport at 00.45am
A one-way journey from Birmingham to Manchester Airport is available from £7.90*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Birmingham to Manchester take 1 hr 45 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 12.03.2025 for travel between 12.03.2025 - 07.07.2025.
