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

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Manchester Airport to Birmingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Manchester Airport to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$13

tomorrow

$11

Tuesday

$11

Wednesday

$11

Thursday

$11

Friday

$11

Saturday

$11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 45m	7:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 50m	8:55 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	10:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 8:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 45m	7:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	2h 10m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	11:15 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 9:05:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	1h 55m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 0m	7:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	1h 40m	10:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	11:40 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	1h 55m	11:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	1:35 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	1h 55m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 10m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	11:15 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:05:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 0m	6:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:15 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 0m	7:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 5m	2:45 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
FlixBus	1h 55m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 5m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:50 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 0m	6:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:15 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	1h 45m	7:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	2h 0m	7:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	1h 55m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 10m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	11:15 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 0m	6:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:15 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 0m	7:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	1h 55m	9:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	11:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 9:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	1h 55m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 10m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	11:15 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 9:05:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 0m	7:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	1h 55m	7:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:40 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 7:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 55m	8:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	10:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 10m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	11:15 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 9:05:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	1h 55m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 10:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 45m	7:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 7:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 50m	8:55 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	10:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 8:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 55m	4:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:55 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 4:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 10m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	11:15 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 9:05:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	1h 55m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 10:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester Airport and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily buses from Manchester Airport to Birmingham. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 52 buses from Manchester Airport to Birmingham, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Birmingham, with 24 offers.

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

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 19 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Birmingham starting from $4!

Cheapest Bus	$4
Fastest Bus	1h 40m
Earliest Bus	7:45 AM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	62.4 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester Airport to Birmingham

Every day, 19 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester Airport for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$13

Monday 07/27

$11

Tuesday 07/28

$11

Wednesday 07/29

$11

Thursday 07/30

$11

Friday 07/31

$11

Saturday 08/01

$11

Sunday 08/02

$11

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$11

Wednesday 08/05

$11

Thursday 08/06

$11

Friday 08/07

$13

Saturday 08/08

$11

Sunday 08/09

$11

Monday 08/10

$11

Tuesday 08/11

$11

Wednesday 08/12

$13

Thursday 08/13

$11

Friday 08/14

$11

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$13

Monday 08/17

$11

Tuesday 08/18

$11

Wednesday 08/19

$11

Thursday 08/20

$11

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $4, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Birmingham, with $4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $11.

How to save money travelling from Manchester Airport to Birmingham

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 Manchester Airport to Birmingham 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 Manchester Airport to Birmingham, 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 Manchester Airport to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester Airport to Birmingham

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

National Express from Manchester Airport to Birmingham

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

Cheapest Price	$11
Fastest Bus	1h 40m
Earliest Bus	7:45 AM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	7/12/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and Birmingham

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

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham

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

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to Birmingham bus

How much does a Manchester Airport Birmingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $4 and takes 2h 0m to reach Birmingham. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $4 and $29. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Birmingham.

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

Every day, the Manchester Airport to Birmingham bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Manchester Airport to Birmingham is offered by National Express and takes 1h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $13. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham from Manchester Airport starts at 7:45 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 Manchester Airport to Birmingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester Airport for Birmingham starts at 10:00 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 Manchester Airport Birmingham route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Airport and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester Airport and Birmingham 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Manchester Airport to Birmingham 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 Manchester Airport Birmingham 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 Manchester Airport Birmingham 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 Manchester Airport to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Birmingham

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