The average bus between Manchester and Birmingham (Region) takes 2h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Birmingham (Region). 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 every 2 hours between Manchester and Birmingham (Region). The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Birmingham (Region) at 2:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station and arriving at Birmingham - Jennens Road station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Manchester to Birmingham (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Birmingham (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
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The distance between Manchester and Birmingham (Region) is 113.5 km. The road distance is 135 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Road hourly. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 2h 30m. National Express also services this route hourly.