Buses to Birmingham
from Manchester Airport
The journey to Birmingham from Manchester Airport takes just 1 hour 30 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 36 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Manchester Airport at 00:55.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Birmingham, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Manchester Airport and Birmingham 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 16 |
| Shortest trip | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| First departure | 01:00 |
| Last departure | 22:10 |
Megabus schedule
Travel from Manchester Airport to Birmingham with Megabus in 1 hour 35 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 17 |
| Shortest trip | 1 hour 35 minutes |
| First departure | 00:55 |
| Last departure | 22:05 |
Scottish Citylink schedule
Take the bus to Birmingham from Manchester Airport with Scottish Citylink . The first departure is at 04:50, arriving at 06:20.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 3 |
| Shortest trip | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| First departure | 04:50 |
| Last departure | 16:45 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Manchester Airport and Birmingham?
Yes, buses operate daily from Manchester Airport to Birmingham, departing as early as 00:55.
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How long is the bus trip from Manchester Airport to Birmingham?
The fastest bus to Birmingham from Manchester Airport takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Birmingham from Manchester Airport?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Manchester Airport and Birmingham?
Megabus, megabus and Scottish Citylink run buses to Birmingham from Manchester Airport.
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What time is the earliest bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham?
The first bus to Birmingham from Manchester Airport leaves at 00:55. The journey takes about 2 hours.
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When is the last bus to Birmingham from Manchester Airport?
The last bus leaves Manchester Airport at 16:45, arriving into Birmingham at 18:30. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Birmingham
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen |
| 11 hours 45 minutes | 322 miles |
| Bicester |
| 1 hour 20 minutes | 51 miles |
| Birmingham Airport |
| 11 minutes | 6.7 miles |
| Leeds |
| 2 hours 25 minutes | 92 miles |
| Leicester |
| 1 hour | 34 miles |
| Lichfield |
| 52 minutes | 14 miles |
| Middlesbrough |
| 5 hours 5 minutes | 147 miles |
| Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 5 hours 30 minutes | 173 miles |
| Southampton |
| 3 hours 25 minutes | 111 miles |
| Water Orton |
| 23 minutes | 7.1 miles |