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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham is to bus which costs £9 - £40 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Airport Station and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Airport The Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester Airport Station and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham?

The distance between Manchester Airport Station and Birmingham is 79 miles. The road distance is 78.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs £9 - £40.

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

The bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs £9 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham.

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

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
1h 45m
£9–40
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1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 6m
£33–72
Drive 77.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester Airport Station to Birminghamcar 77.9 mi
1h 21m
£19–28

Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham by bus

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Distance: 78.7 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 1h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day. 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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