Bus Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Manchester: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

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

tomorrow

$14

Sunday

$17

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 20m	5:50 PM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	9:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
National Express	3h 20m	8:30 PM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	11:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 8:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
National Express	6h 25m	11:40 PM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	6:05 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 11:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	2h 55m	4:40 AM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	7:35 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 4:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
National Express	3h 45m	12:55 PM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	4:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 12:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 36%
  
  2h 0m
  
  Birmingham Airport
  
  7 mi
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  7:35 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 5:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 25m	11:40 PM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	6:05 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 11:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	3h 20m	5:50 PM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	9:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
National Express	3h 20m	8:30 PM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	11:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
National Express	3h 55m	4:10 PM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	8:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 4:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	3h 15m	7:15 PM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	10:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 7:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

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- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 47%
  
  2h 30m
  
  Birmingham Airport
  
  7 mi
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Aston University
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 8:00:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 35m	6:00 PM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	9:35 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 6:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	6h 25m	11:40 PM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	6:05 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 11:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	2h 55m	4:40 AM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	7:35 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 4:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
National Express	4h 25m	12:55 PM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	5:20 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 12:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 15m	3:15 PM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	7:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 3:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 36%
  
  2h 0m
  
  Birmingham Airport
  
  7 mi
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  7:35 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 5:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

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 9 daily buses from Birmingham Airport to Manchester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Birmingham Airport and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 buses from Birmingham Airport to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Birmingham Airport and Manchester, with 3 offers.

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

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 8 times every day by bus from Birmingham Airport to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham Airport to Manchester starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	2h 55m
Earliest Bus	4:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	74.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham Airport to Manchester

Every day, 8 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 09/11/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$14

Saturday 09/12

$14

Sunday 09/13

$17

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

$14

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$14

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

$17

Monday 09/21

$14

Tuesday 09/22

$14

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$17

Friday 09/25

$17

Saturday 09/26

$14

Sunday 09/27

$13

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

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 $13, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham Airport to Manchester. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham Airport to Manchester, with $13. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $14.

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.

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.

Birmingham Airport

Station Link Rd

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

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 $13 and takes 3h 20m 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 $13 and $28. 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 8 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 $15. 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 4:40 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 11:40 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

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

More bus routes to Birmingham Airport and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Birmingham Airport and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!