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Coach travel from Manchester to Birmingham

From £5.90 one-way*

Duration: 2 hrs 25 mins (fastest)
Departures: up to 16 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from Manchester to Birmingham in 2 hours 25 mins (fastest journey)

Ready to take on the UK's second city? Birmingham awaits from just £5.90 one-way*, making it one of the most cost-effective ways to travel across the country. Plus, the more you save booking the coach, the more you have to spend on your fantastic trip away.

Experience the benefits of a guaranteed seat, free Wi-Fi, ample legroom and more by booking your tickets in the blue journey planner above.

Manchester to Birmingham journey information
Fastest journey time 2hrs 25mins
Cheapest price From £5.90 *
Distance (approx) 170km
No. of stops 0 (other services use further stops)
First & last journey daily 6:40am/23:40pm (from Manchester Coach Station)

Our Manchester to Birmingham services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

120 coach towards Birmingham

Our 120 service travels up to 10 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Manchester Coach Station
  • Manchester Airport
  • Birmingham Coach Station

121 coach towards Birmingham

Our 121 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Blackpool Central Coach Station
  • Manchester Coach Station
  • Manchester Airport
  • Birmingham Coach Station

181 coach towards Birmingham

Our 181 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Glasgow
  • Hamilton
  • Carlisle
  • Lancaster
  • Preston
  • Manchester Coach Station
  • Manchester Airport
  • Birmingham Coach Station

182 coach towards Birmingham

Our 182 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Edinburgh Bus Station
  • Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
  • Hamilton
  • Carlisle
  • Penrith
  • Manchester Coach Station
  • Manchester Airport
  • Birmingham Coach Station

422 coach towards London

Our 422 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Manchester Coach Station
  • Manchester Airport
  • Penkridge
  • Wolverhampton
  • Dudley
  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)

424 coach towards London

Our 424 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Manchester Coach Station
  • Manchester Airport
  • Stoke-on-Trent
  • Walsall
  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)

Manchester to Birmingham route map

Departing from Manchester Coach Station

Coaches from Manchester to Birmingham operate day and night so there's never a coach far away.

Travelling to the station? Taxis drop you at a dedicated taxi rank outside the station, which is also served by a city-wide tram service and the Metroshuttle, ferrying you for free between the cities' rail stations.

Take a look at our Manchester Central Coach Station facilities for more information.

Arriving at Birmingham Coach Station

Birmingham Coach Station is based in Digbeth at the heart of the city centre and just an 8-minute walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre.

A taxi rank is directly outside the station, along with a bus stop, which is served by many routes into the city centre. New Street Rail Station is just a 10-minute walk away through the city centre.

Please take a look at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities for more information.

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from Manchester to Birmingham?

The first coach leaves from Manchester Coach Station at 6.40am, terminating at Birmingham Coach Station at 9.25am.

When is the last coach from Manchester to Birmingham?

The last coach departs from Manchester Coach Station at 23.40pm, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 2.20am

How much is the coach from Manchester to Birmingham?

A one-way journey from Manchester to Birmingham is available from £5.90*.

How long does the coach take from Manchester to Birmingham?

Coach journeys from Manchester to Birmingham take approximately 2 hrs 30 mins. However, our fastest coach will arrive in 2 hrs 25 mins.

What happens if I miss my coach from Manchester to Birmingham?

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.

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