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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of S$ 21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of S$ 21, while a train costs an average of S$ 60.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
S$ 60 Average price | S$ 21 Average price Cheapest | S$ 54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Birmingham:
A bus is S$ 40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Birmingham costing on average S$ 60.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 1h 53m by car). Tickets start at around S$ 60 compared to roughly S$ 54 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Birmingham
How to get from Manchester to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:00 PM 2h20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 10:20 PM Birmingham S$ 13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:00 PM 2h20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 10:20 PM Birmingham S$ 13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G665828:03 PM 1h28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:31 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) S$ 47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
L89718 · G90122+C1694412:38 PM 2h10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 2:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) S$ 19 1 One-way 2 transfers- L89719 · G90124+C16949
1:38 PM 2h10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 3:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) S$ 19 1 One-way 2 transfers - L89716 · G90120+C16939
11:38 AM 2h10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 1:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) S$ 19 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
2:30 PM 2h30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5:00 PM Birmingham S$ 13 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:10 AM 2h35 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 12:45 PM Birmingham S$ 13 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:30 AM 3h30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 1:00 PM Birmingham S$ 13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Birmingham:
A bus is S$ 40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Birmingham costing on average S$ 60.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 60 trains per day.
- Around 31 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- 31 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 28 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
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