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Coach from Manchester to Birmingham in 1 hour 50 mins (fastest journey)
National Express coaches travel from Manchester to Birmingham up to 20 times daily, with cheap one-way fares starting from £5.90*, and the fastest journey taking just 1 hour 50 minutes. Enjoy comfortable travel with free Wi-Fi, guaranteed seating and ample legroom while travelling between these vibrant northern and midland cities.
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 | 1hr 50mins |
| Cheapest price | From £5.90 * |
| Distance (approx) | 170km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 2:45am/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.
Our 120 service travels up to 10 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Manchester Coach Station
- Manchester Airport
- Birmingham Coach Station
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
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
Our 421 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Manchester Coach Station
- Birmingham Coach Station
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)
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)
Our 590 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Manchester Coach Station
- Birmingham Coach Station
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Departing from Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station offers round-the-clock services to Birmingham, with excellent transport connections including a dedicated taxi rank outside.
The station is served by the city-wide tram network and the free Metroshuttle service connecting to Manchester's rail stations, making it easy to start your journey across England.
Take a look at our Manchester Central Coach Station facilities for more information.
Arriving at Birmingham Coach Station
Birmingham Coach Station is located in Digbeth in the heart of the city centre, just an 8-minute walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre.
A taxi rank sits directly outside the station, alongside a bus stop serving numerous city centre routes. New Street Rail Station is only a 10-minute walk through the city centre, providing excellent connections for onward travel.
Please take a look at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities for more information.
Perfect for:
✅ Day-trippers wanting cheap intercity travel with guaranteed seats
✅ Business travellers seeking productive journey time with free Wi-Fi
✅ Shoppers heading to Birmingham's renowned retail destinations
Book your Manchester to Birmingham coach journey today and enjoy comfortable, affordable travel between two of England's most dynamic cities with National Express.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Manchester Coach Station at 2.45am, terminating at Birmingham Coach Station at 4.35am.
The last coach departs from Manchester Coach Station at 23.40pm, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 2.30am
A one-way journey from Manchester to Birmingham is available from £5.90*.
Our fastest coach journey from Manchester to Birmingham takes approximately 1 hr 50 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.
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