Buses to Manchester from Birmingham

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

Buses operate daily with up to 42 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Birmingham at 00:15.

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

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Birmingham and Manchester 7 days per week.

Flixbus schedule

Travel from Birmingham to Manchester with Flixbus in 2 hours 10 minutes.

Megabus schedule

Take the bus to Manchester from Birmingham with Megabus . The first departure is at 01:00, arriving at 00:40.

Scottish Citylink schedule

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

Your questions answered

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

  Yes, buses operate daily from Birmingham to Manchester, departing as early as 00:15.

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

  The fastest bus to Manchester from Birmingham takes 1 hour 30 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 3 hours longer.

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

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

• Which bus companies operate between Birmingham and Manchester?

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

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

  The first bus to Manchester from Birmingham leaves at 00:15. The journey takes about 2 hours.

• When is the last bus to Manchester from Birmingham?

  The last bus leaves Birmingham at 20:05, arriving into Manchester at 22:30. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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