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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Birmingham is to bus via Victoria Rail Station which costs £11 - £19 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Raby Street and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Birmingham New Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Birmingham?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Birmingham is 87 miles. The road distance is 83.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs £10 - £40.

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

The bus from Raby Street to Birmingham Coach Station takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Birmingham bus from?

Greater Manchester to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.

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

Greater Manchester to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Birmingham is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs £10 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Birmingham train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Birmingham is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Greater Manchester to Birmingham.

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

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3341+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Greater Manchester to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Birmingham by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2h 5m
£10–40
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 8m
£31–67
Drive 83.2 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Birminghamcar 83.2 mi
1h 31m
£21–30
Bus via Victoria Rail Station
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2h 48m
£12–19

Greater Manchester to Birmingham by bus

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Distance: 86 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

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

National Express operates a bus from Raby Street to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 5m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.

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