Rome2Rio

Manchester to Birmingham (Region) buses

Find Transport to Birmingham (Region)

View schedule

Trip Overview

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.

2h 35m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Manchester to Birmingham (Region) bus times

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.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 20m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

  •  → 

    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct
  •  → 

    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Birmingham (Region)? 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Birmingham (Region).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Birmingham (Region), England?

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.

Operators