There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Meriden by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 3m£33–61Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk076 / ...
- Take the bus from Dale House to Meriden Greenbus X1
3h 32m£12–19Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meriden Greenbus X1
3h 19m£16–28Drive 95.5 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Meridencar 95.5 mi
1h 47m£24–34
Manchester to Meriden by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Meriden is to bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road which costs £12 - £19 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Meriden is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Meriden Green via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Birmingham International via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Manchester and Meriden is 94 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Manchester to Meriden, including transfers.
Manchester to Meriden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Meriden train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Meriden is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Meriden, Solihull, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Meriden Green via Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 19m.
- 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
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meriden Green
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Dale House to Meriden Green
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meriden Green
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Dale House to Meriden Green
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Meriden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Meriden train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Meriden is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Manchester to Meriden.
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