The average bus between Manchester and Birmingham International takes 3h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Birmingham International. 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 hourly between Manchester and Birmingham International. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Birmingham International at 3:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 25m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Birmingham International? 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 International. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Birmingham International station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Manchester to Birmingham International bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Birmingham International bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham International Station.
The distance between Manchester and Birmingham International is 119.6 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham International Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 2h 55m.