Buses to Birmingham from Manchester

The journey to Birmingham from Manchester takes just 1 hour 30 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 43 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Manchester at 00:10.

It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Birmingham, with no additional fees or charges.

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Manchester and Birmingham 7 days per week.

Flixbus schedule

Travel from Manchester to Birmingham with Flixbus in 2 hours 5 minutes.

Megabus schedule

Take the bus to Birmingham from Manchester with Megabus . The first departure is at 00:10, arriving at 02:30.

Scottish Citylink schedule

Scottish Citylink operates between Manchester and Birmingham 7 days per week.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Manchester and Birmingham?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Manchester to Birmingham, departing as early as 00:10.

• How long is the bus trip from Manchester to Birmingham?

  The fastest bus to Birmingham from Manchester takes 1 hour 30 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 2 hours 15 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Birmingham from Manchester?

  It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.

• Which bus companies operate between Manchester and Birmingham?

  Megabus, megabus, Flixbus and Scottish Citylink run buses to Birmingham from Manchester.

• What time is the earliest bus from Manchester to Birmingham?

  The first bus to Birmingham from Manchester leaves at 00:10. The journey takes about 2 hours.

• When is the last bus to Birmingham from Manchester?

  The last bus leaves Manchester at 16:00, arriving into Birmingham at 18:30. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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