There are 4 ways to get from Balsall Common to Manchester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 10m£31–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coventry to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980
4h 43m£15–21Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
- Take the bus from Birmingham International Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3h 41m£19–31Drive 98.1 mi
- Drive from Balsall Common to Manchestercar 98.1 mi
1h 53m£25–35
Balsall Common to Manchester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balsall Common to Manchester is to bus which costs £15 - £21 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Balsall Common to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Balsall Common station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Balsall Common to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Berkswell and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Balsall Common and Manchester is 95 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.
The best way to get from Balsall Common to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Balsall Common to Manchester, including transfers.
Balsall Common to Manchester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Birmingham International Station.
Balsall Common to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Balsall Common to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham Coach Station, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Balsall Common, England and Manchester, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berkswell to Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham International, Birmingham International Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Birmingham International Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- NX West Midlands
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Birmingham International Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Coventry to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Balsall Common to Manchester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Balsall Common to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balsall Common to Manchester is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Balsall Common to Manchester.
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