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Birmingham to Manchester Central buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Birmingham and Manchester Central takes 2h 7m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Manchester Central. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 7m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Birmingham to Manchester Central bus times

Buses run twice daily between Birmingham and Manchester Central. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 1:40 PM which arrives into Manchester Central at 4:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Manchester Central? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 85.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Manchester Central, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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