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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Birmingham International takes 3h 15m 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.

3h 15m
Duration
97 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Birmingham International bus times

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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 7m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 28m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNX West Midlands3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry2h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 7m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry2h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 7m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry2h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 7m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry2h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 7m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 9m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry2h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNX West Midlands3h 1m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNX West Midlands2h 54m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNX West Midlands2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry2h 52m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 3m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express Coventry3h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNX West Midlands2h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 96.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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