There are 4 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Birmingham International Stationbus X1
2h 35mDrive 88.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NECcar 88.1 mi
1h 26m£22–31Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 51m£34–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Birmingham-BHX88.1 mi
1h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Birmingham NEC station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Birmingham International Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Birmingham International via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Birmingham NEC is 89 miles. The road distance is 88.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Birmingham NEC, England?
You can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham NEC via Birmingham Coach Station and Birmingham International Station in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Birmingham International Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Birmingham-BHX
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Birmingham NEC. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.