The average bus between Manchester and West Midlands takes 3h 11m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to West Midlands. 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 West Midlands. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:30 PM which arrives into West Midlands at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 55m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manchester to West Midlands? 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 West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Manchester to West Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to West Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
The distance between Manchester and West Midlands is 110.6 km. The road distance is 129 km.
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.