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Birmingham to Manchester
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Compare prices to get from Birmingham to Manchester
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CrossCountry06:01
1h 28m
07:29
Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly
£9
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CrossCountry06:30
1h 29m
07:59
Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly
£9
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CrossCountry07:01
1h 28m
08:29
Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly
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1h 33m
08:59
Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly
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- 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 flights, trains, and buses from Birmingham to Manchester
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester costs only £6 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 1h 31m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains Fastest
Average price £10
Average duration1h 31m
Departure Time08:30 - 13:29
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Buses Cheapest
Average price £6
Average duration2h 34m
Departure Time11:10 - 10:30
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· 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 Monday, with an average price of £10.
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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 Monday, with an average price of £3.
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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
Five Ways
Popular train stations near Manchester
Robinswd Rd Mtlk
Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester Oxford Road
Metrolink
Manchester Central Zone
Popular airports near Birmingham
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
East Midlands Airport (EMA) Nearby
Popular airports near Manchester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) Nearby
Popular bus stations near Birmingham
Birmingham Bull Street
Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop
Birmingham Brunel Street
Birmingham Suffolk St Queensway
Popular bus stations near Manchester
Manchester Central Coach Station
Shudehill Interchange
Stand G
Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN
Manchester Shudehill Bus Station
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FAQ – How to travel from Birmingham to Manchester
What’s the distance between Birmingham and Manchester?
It’s about 106 km (66 miles) 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 31m. Other modes of transport take longer: Flights takes on average 1 hour 47 minutes.Buses takes on average 2h 34m.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 £6. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around £10 on avergae.Flights costs around £60 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 Robinswd Rd Mtlk , 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 (Monday), with an average price of £10 Flights from Birmingham to Manchester are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of £3 .Are Birmingham and Manchester in the same time zone?
The time difference between Birmingham and Manchester is 0h.