The average bus between Manchester and Birmingham takes 32h 49m and the fastest bus takes 28h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from 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.
Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 3:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 32h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Birmingham station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 49m.
Manchester to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) station.
Manchester to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
Book your Manchester to Birmingham bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Manchester and Birmingham is 1,700 km. The road distance is 2,189 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Boston, New York Midtown, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 29h 15m.