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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester Arena is to rideshare which costs £5 - £16 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester Arena is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Manchester Arena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Manchester Arena?

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 Arena?

The distance between Birmingham and Manchester Arena is 83 miles. The road distance is 83.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Manchester Arena without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £27 - £55.

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

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 Arena bus from?

Birmingham to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Manchester Arena train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Manchester Arena?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Manchester Arena is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Birmingham to Manchester Arena bus arrive?

Birmingham to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Manchester Arena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Manchester Arena?

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

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

Book your Birmingham to Manchester Arena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester Arena?

There are 3604+ hotels available in Manchester Arena.

Can I share a ride from Birmingham to Manchester Arena?

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

Birmingham to Manchester Arena - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from Birmingham to Manchester Arena by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 49m
£27–55
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham to Manchesterrideshare 83 mi
2h 10m
£5–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
2h 36m
£10–16
Train via Victoria
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 49m
£28–55
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2h 39m
£14–24
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
3h 9m
£27–63
Drive 83.4 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Manchester Arenacar 83.4 mi
1h 39m
£21–30

Birmingham to Manchester Arena by bus and foot

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Distance: 82.5 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Manchester Arena, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £10–16 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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