Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
View our luggage policyWe accept:
Manchester Airport to Birmingham
From £11.90 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowCoach from Manchester Airport to Birmingham
Our coaches travel from Manchester Airport to Birmingham Coach Station up to 15 times a day.
Plus, with coach tickets from £11.90 one-way*, plenty of legroom, free Wi-Fi and more, you can travel in style for less.
| Manchester Airport to Birmingham journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 55 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £11.90 * |
| Distance (approx) | 128km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 0:05am/22:00pm |
Our Manchester Airport to Birmingham services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 120 service travels up to 9 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
Our 121 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
Our 181 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
Our 182 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
Our 422 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Penkridge Bus Lay-by
- Wolverhampton Bus Station
- Dudley Bus Stop
- Birmingham Coach Station, Dudley
Our 424 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
- Walsall, Hatherton Rd
Manchester Airport to Birmingham to route map
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Other routes to Heathrow Airport
Departing from Manchester Airport
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
While you're waiting for your coach, Manchester Airport has many great facilities for you to enjoy.
Facilities near to the stop include: a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines.
Arriving at Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
Birmingham Coach Station is based in Digbeth is an 5 minute walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre and served by many regular bus routes, with a taxi rank directly outside the entrance.
Take a look at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Manchester Airport at 00.05am, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 02.20am.
The last coach leaves from Manchester Airport at 22.00pm, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 23.55am
A one-way journey from Manchester Airport to Birmingham is available from £11.90*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Manchester Airport to Birmingham take 1 hr 55 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
*Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.
