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Trip Overview

The average bus between Birmingham (Region) and Manchester takes 2h 32m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birmingham (Region) to Manchester. 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 32m
Duration
90 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Birmingham (Region) to Manchester bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Birmingham (Region) and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham (Region) is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham (Region) to Manchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Birmingham (Region) to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Birmingham (Region), England and Manchester, England?

National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.

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