Manchester to Birmingham NEC Buses

Manchester to Birmingham NEC buses

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The average bus between Manchester and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Birmingham NEC. 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 14m
Duration: 97 mi
Distance: £19
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...

3h 12m

£17–26

Manchester to Birmingham NEC bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC at 3:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

10:00 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 2:31 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 3:32 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:45 AM → 5:37 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 7:17 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 8:19 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

2:45 AM → 5:17 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 7:22 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Birmingham NEC? 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.

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Birmingham NEC, 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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