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How to get fromManchester to Birmingham Airport (BHX)by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    1h 53m
    £35–71
  2. Bus via Newhall Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Church Centre to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus 97A
    3h 2m
    £13–19
  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Birmingham-BHXrideshare rideshare 91.7 mi
    1h 53m
  4. Drive 91.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Birmingham Airport (BHX)car car 91.7 mi
    1h 53m
    £23–32
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus 17A / ...
    3h 4m
    £19–46

Manchester to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train and bus

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Birmingham Airport (BHX), England?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal via Newhall Street and Church Centre in around 3h 2m.

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