There are 4 ways to get from Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 33m£35–78Line 4 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lode Lane to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 4
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
2h 46m£17–43Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Solihull to Manchester-MAN80.5 mi
1h 50mDrive 80.5 mi
- Drive from Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN)car 80.5 mi
1h 50m£20–29
Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to line 4 bus and bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN) station. However, there are services departing from Lode Lane and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Manchester Airport via Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Solihull and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 99 miles. The road distance is 80.9 miles.
The best way to get from Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN) without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN), including transfers.
Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Lode Lane station.
Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lode Lane to Manchester Airport The Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Lode Lane to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Solihull to Manchester-MAN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN) is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Solihull to Manchester Airport (MAN).
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