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Trip Overview

The average bus between Greater Manchester and Birmingham takes 2h 32m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Birmingham. 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
86 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Greater Manchester to Birmingham bus times

Buses run twice daily between Greater Manchester and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 8:40 AM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:15 AM. 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 Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Birmingham? 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 Greater Manchester to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

National Express operates a bus from Raby Street to Birmingham Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 2h 5m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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