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4.6Travel Information between Manchester and Birmingham
 Distance | 70 miles (113 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $8 - $12 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $8 (€7) • 1 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $12 (€11) • 1 h 28 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or CrossCountry |
Travel 70 miles (113 km) by train or bus from Manchester to Birmingham. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Birmingham.
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How to get from Manchester to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Birmingham.
There are 2 travel options between Manchester and Birmingham. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Birmingham is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Birmingham:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Manchester to Birmingham costing on average $12 (€11).
The quickest way to travel to Birmingham from Manchester is by train, which takes on average 1 h 28 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 30 min of travel time.
The distance from Manchester to Birmingham is approximately 70 miles (113 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Birmingham is:
- 37 buses per day.
- Around 28 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Manchester to Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Birmingham:
- Buses most often depart from Manchester at Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham at Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains from Manchester to Birmingham most often leave from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Birmingham:
- You can go to Birmingham from Manchester by bus with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $8 (€7) with FlixBus from Manchester to Birmingham on Omio.
- You can take a train from Manchester to Birmingham with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country or Transport for Wales. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€11) with CrossCountry from Manchester to Birmingham.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- You can find 37 direct buses per day to Birmingham with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- You can find 16 direct trains per day to Birmingham with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country.
Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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