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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum on the site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, covering Manchester’s industrial, scientific and computing heritage.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester without transferring at least once.
NX210 · NX541
NX210 · NX120
NX777 · NX120
NX777 · NX541
NX777 · NX121
NX777 · NX421
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W33142
NX777 · NX541
NX777 · NX541
NX210 · NX541Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $51 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29 (€23). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator West Midlands Trains | Departure Time 11:08AM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to Manchester buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX210 · NX120 | 5:50 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 3h20 | 9:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX541 | On time 8:30 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 3h20 | 11:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX424 | On time 11:40 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 6h25 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
NX777 · NX421 | 4:40 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 2h55 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (119 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 73 miles (119 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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Major museum on the site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, covering Manchester’s industrial, scientific and computing heritage.
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