What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £5 - £16 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Manchester?

The distance between Birmingham and Manchester is 82 miles. The road distance is 84.2 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Manchester?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Manchester bus from?

Birmingham to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Manchester train from?

Birmingham to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Manchester?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £40 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Birmingham to Manchester bus arrive?

Birmingham to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Manchester train arrive?

Birmingham to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Manchester is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Birmingham to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Manchester?

Book your Birmingham to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Manchester?

Book your Birmingham to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3611+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Birmingham to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Birmingham to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 28m
£30–65
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham to Manchesterrideshare 83.4 mi
1h 56m
£5–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2h 20m
£10–40
Train via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Kidsgrovetrain Birmingham New Street - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Kidsgrove to Manchester Piccadillytrain Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 47m
£30–67
Drive 83.7 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Manchestercar 83.7 mi
1h 39m
£21–30

Birmingham to Manchester by train

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Distance: 81.4 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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