How to get from
Birmingham to Manchester
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Compare prices to get from Birmingham to Manchester
€6|1h 27m
€36|6h 15m
€6|1h 35m
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LNR & WMR09:11
2h 29m
11:40
Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly
€12
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2 stops
CrossCountry06:01
1h 28m
07:29
Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly
€29
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Direct
LNR & WMR08:34
2h 6m
10:40
Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly
€12
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1 stop
Transport for Wales21:22
3h 1m
00:23
Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly
€26
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Direct
- Prices shown from Birmingham to Manchester are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Birmingham to Manchester
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester costs only €4 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 1h 41m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Fastest
Average price
€10
Average duration
1h 41m
Departure Time
14:01 - 12:59
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€4
Average duration
2h 13m
Departure Time
13:50 - 16:00
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Manchester?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Birmingham to Manchester?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Birmingham to Manchester is Thursday, with an average price of €11.
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€9
What is the cheapest day to travel from Birmingham to Manchester by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Birmingham to Manchester is Thursday, with an average price of €4.
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From Birmingham to Manchester: Travel Information
Companies operating from Birmingham to Manchester
Find stations and airports near Birmingham and Manchester
Popular train stations near Birmingham
Birmingham New Street
Queens Road Mtlk
Birmingham Moor Street
Birmingham Snow Hill
Curzon Street Station
Popular train stations near Manchester
Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester Oxford Road
New Islington (Metrolink)
Manchester Central Zone
Ardwick
Popular airports near Birmingham
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Coventry airport (CVT)
Nearby
Popular airports near Manchester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Birmingham
Birmingham Bull Street
Birmingham The Priory Queensway
Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
Inactive Birmingham
Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop
Popular bus stations near Manchester
Manchester Central Coach Station
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Manchester Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN
Manchester Shudehill Bus Station
FAQ – How to Get from Birmingham to Manchester
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How far is it from Birmingham to Manchester?
It’s about 106 km (66 mi) from Birmingham to Manchester. -
How do I get from Birmingham to Manchester?
You can travel from Birmingham to Manchester in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What’s the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester?
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester is by Trains, with an average journey time of 1h 41m. Other modes of transport take longer: Flights takes on average 1 hour 49 minutes.Buses takes on average 2h 13m. -
What’s the cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Manchester?
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester is by Buses, with an average price of €4. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €10 on avergae.Flights costs around €66 on average. -
What are the main departure and arrival points between Birmingham and Manchester?
When traveling from Birmingham to Manchester, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Birmingham Airport and arrives at Manchester Airport , Trains typically departs from Birmingham New Street and arrives at Manchester Piccadilly , Buses typically departs from Birmingham Bull Street and arrives at Manchester Central Coach Station . -
When should you book tickets from Birmingham to Manchester to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Birmingham to Manchester are usually cheapest (Thursday), with an average price of €11 Flights from Birmingham to Manchester are usually cheapest (Thursday), with an average price of €4 . -
Are Birmingham and Manchester in the same time zone?
There is a 0m time difference between Birmingham and Manchester.