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Coach from Birmingham to Manchester in 2 hours (fastest journey)
Manchester is one of the UK's most vibrant and unique cities, and if you're looking for a hassle-free solution to get there, our coaches are just the ticket. With fares from just £6.90 one-way*, a guaranteed seat that's yours all journey long, generous legroom to stretch out in, and plenty of space for your luggage, it's easy to see why more savvy travellers are choosing National Express for their Birmingham to Manchester journeys.
Book your journey now using the blue planner above and discover Manchester without breaking the bank.
| Birmingham to Manchester journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs |
| Cheapest price | From £6.90 |
| Distance (approx) | 170km |
| No. of stops | 1 (fastest service, other services may vary) |
| First & last journey daily | 3:25am/23:00pm |
Our Birmingham to Manchester services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 120 service travels up to 10 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Manchester Airport
- Manchester Coach Station
Our 121 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Manchester Airport
- Manchester Coach Station
Our 181 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Manchester Airport
- Manchester Coach Station
Our 182 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Manchester Airport
- Manchester Coach Station
Our 421 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Manchester Airport
- Manchester Coach Station
Our 422 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Dudley Bus Stop
- Wolverhampton Bus Station
- Penkridge Bus Lay-by
- Manchester Airport
- Manchester Coach Station
Our 424 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Walsall Hatherton Road
- Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Bus Station
- Manchester Airport
- Manchester Coach Station
Our 590 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Manchester Coach Station
Birmingham to Manchester route map
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Routes to Manchester
Departing from Birmingham Coach Station
Birmingham Coach Station sits right in Digbeth at the city's bustling heart, making it easy to reach from anywhere in the West Midlands. Both New Street and Moor Street Rail Stations are just a 10-minute stroll away, and several local bus routes stop right outside our doors.
When you arrive at the station, you'll find everything you need to get your journey off to a great start - from places to grab a quick bite to clean toilet facilities.
Want to know more? Check out our Birmingham Coach Station facilities page for all the details.
Arriving in Manchester Coach Station
Once you reach Manchester Coach Station, getting to your final destination is a breeze. There's a dedicated taxi rank waiting outside if you need door-to-door service, or hop on the city's excellent tram network. Prefer to save your pennies? The free Metroshuttle service will whisk you between the city's main rail stations without costing you a penny.
For everything you need to know about what's available when you arrive, take a look at our Manchester Central Coach Station page for cheap and convenient travel solutions.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 3.25am, arriving at Manchester Coach Station at 6.00am.
The last coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 23.00pm, arriving at Manchester Bus & Coach Station at 1.15am.
A one-way journey from Birmingham to Manchester is available from £6.90*.
Coach journeys from Birmingham to Manchester take on average 2 hrs 25 mins, however our fastest coach takes 2 hrs.
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.
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