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 £7.90 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
National Express coaches travel from Manchester Airport to Birmingham Coach Station up to 15 times a day, with one-way fares starting from £7.90*, giving you comfy, affordable travel with free Wi-Fi, generous legroom and reliable service without the hassle.
| Manchester Airport to Birmingham journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 55 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £7.90 * |
| 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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Departing from Manchester Airport
For a smooth start to your journey, we suggest you arrive at Manchester Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
While you wait for your coach, you can enjoy the airport's excellent facilities including a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines for exploring this vibrant northern hub.
Arriving at Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
Birmingham Coach Station is conveniently located in Digbeth, just a 5-minute walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre.
The station is well-connected with many regular bus routes serving the area, and there's a taxi rank directly outside the entrance for onward journeys. Explore Birmingham's vibrant city centre with easy access to shopping, dining and cultural attractions.
Take a look at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities.
Perfect for:
✅ Business travellers needing reliable airport-to-city connections
✅ Visitors exploring Birmingham's shopping and cultural attractions
✅ Budget-conscious travellers seeking comfortable intercity transport
The Manchester Airport to Birmingham coach journey offers a stress-free travel experience with generous luggage allowance and onboard amenities that make your journey comfortable and convenient. Sit back and let us do the driving while you save those pounds for Birmingham's vibrant scenes!
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 £7.90*.
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.
T&C: *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 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
