Bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Manchester

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Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Birmingham Airport to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
from $13
tomorrow
from $13
Sunday
from $15
Monday
from $13
Tuesday
from $10
Wednesday
from $13
Thursday
from $13

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:40 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    4:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    6:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    7:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 23%
      2h 25m
      Birmingham Airport
      7 mi
      7:45 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      10:10 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      6:40 PM
      Birmingham Airport
      Birmingham Airport
      7:35 PM
      Birmingham
      Bearwood
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      7:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    2:00 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    6:05 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:40 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    3:20 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    7:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    3h 20m
    0
    6:20 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 31%
      2h 20m
      Birmingham Airport
      7 mi
      6:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      8:20 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      6:40 PM
      Birmingham Airport
      Birmingham Airport
      7:35 PM
      Birmingham
      Bearwood
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      7:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    2:00 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    6:05 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:40 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    6:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    3:20 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    7:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 40%
      2h 10m
      Birmingham Airport
      7 mi
      9:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:10 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      6:40 PM
      Birmingham Airport
      Birmingham Airport
      7:35 PM
      Birmingham
      Bearwood
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      7:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    2:00 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    6:05 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:40 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    6:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    3:20 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    7:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 54%
      2h 0m
      Birmingham Airport
      7 mi
      7:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      6:40 PM
      Birmingham Airport
      Birmingham Airport
      7:35 PM
      Birmingham
      Bearwood
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      7:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    2:00 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    6:05 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    3h 50m
    0
    3:20 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    7:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    3h 20m
    0
    6:20 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 40%
      2h 30m
      Birmingham Airport
      7 mi
      6:30 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:00 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    2:00 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    6:05 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    3h 20m
    0
    6:20 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    3h 50m
    0
    3:20 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    7:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 54%
      2h 30m
      Birmingham Airport
      7 mi
      6:30 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:00 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      6:40 PM
      Birmingham Airport
      Birmingham Airport
      7:35 PM
      Birmingham
      Bearwood
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      7:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    2:00 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    6:05 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    4:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 31%
      2h 0m
      Birmingham Airport
      7 mi
      7:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      6:40 PM
      Birmingham Airport
      Birmingham Airport
      7:35 PM
      Birmingham
      Bearwood
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      7:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $3

Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham Airport and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham Airport and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Birmingham Airport to Manchester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Birmingham Airport and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 28 buses from Birmingham Airport to Manchester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Birmingham Airport and Manchester, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 12 times every day by bus from Birmingham Airport to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham Airport to Manchester starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus $10
Fastest Bus 2h 55m
Earliest Bus 2:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 12 Ø
Distance 74.1 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

Every day, 12 buses from 1 bus companies leave Birmingham Airport for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/11/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/06
Monday 04/07
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 04/09
Thursday 04/10
Friday 04/11
$13
Saturday 04/12
$13
Sunday 04/13
$15
Monday 04/14
$13
Tuesday 04/15
$10
Wednesday 04/16
$13
Thursday 04/17
$13
Friday 04/18
$15
Saturday 04/19
$15
Sunday 04/20
$17
Monday 04/21
$15
Tuesday 04/22
Wednesday 04/23
$13
Thursday 04/24
Friday 04/25
$13
Saturday 04/26
$13
Sunday 04/27
$13
Monday 04/28
$12
Tuesday 04/29
$10
Wednesday 04/30
$12
Thursday 05/01
Friday 05/02
$13
Saturday 05/03

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham Airport to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $10, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham Airport to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham Airport to Manchester, with $10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Birmingham Airport to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Birmingham Airport to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Birmingham Airport to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Birmingham Airport to Manchester from our users.

National Express from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Birmingham Airport to Manchester:

Cheapest Price $10
Fastest Bus 2h 55m
Earliest Bus 2:00 AM
Last Bus 11:05 PM
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 4/9/2025

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham Airport and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Birmingham Airport and Manchester.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Birmingham Airport to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Birmingham Airport to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Birmingham Airport to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Birmingham Airport to Manchester bus

How much does a Birmingham Airport Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 4h 5m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham Airport to Manchester?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $32. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Birmingham Airport to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Birmingham Airport to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Birmingham Airport to Manchester take?

The fastest shuttle from Birmingham Airport to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 2h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $31. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Birmingham Airport to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Birmingham Airport starts at 2:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Birmingham Airport to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham Airport for Manchester starts at 11:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Birmingham Airport Manchester route?

When traveling by shuttle from Birmingham Airport to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham Airport and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham Airport and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Birmingham Airport to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Birmingham Airport Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Airport Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Birmingham Airport to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham Airport to Manchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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