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

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Manchester to Birmingham Airport

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

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$14

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Monday

$14

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$14

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 20m	6:10 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 6:10:00 AM to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
National Express	3h 25m	9:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:55 AM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 9:30:00 PM to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
National Express	3h 45m	2:45 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	6:30 AM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 2:45:00 AM to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	3h 0m	5:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:15 AM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 5:15:00 AM to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 30m	8:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	11:55 AM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 8:25:00 AM to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

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

Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Manchester via Birmingham Airport, you can save more than $9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 64%
  
  0h 55m
  
  0 mi
  
  3:10 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Bearwood
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Birmingham Airport
  Birmingham Airport
  
  70 mi
  
  Manchester
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 3:10:00 AM to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 45m	5:45 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 5:45:00 AM to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	3h 25m	9:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:55 AM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 9:30:00 PM to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
National Express	3h 25m	2:45 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	6:10 AM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 2:45:00 AM to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
National Express	3h 45m	4:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:00 AM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 4:15:00 AM to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	4h 30m	7:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	11:55 AM	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 7:25:00 AM to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Birmingham Airport via Birmingham, you can save more than $1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  11:40 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 9:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- National Express West Midlands
  
  0h 30m
  
  0
  
  12:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Moor Street
  
  12:45 AM
  
  Birmingham Airport
  Birmingham Airport
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 12:15:00 AM to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $1

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Birmingham Airport

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Manchester to Birmingham Airport. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Manchester and Birmingham Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 8 buses from Manchester to Birmingham Airport, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Birmingham Airport, with 3 offers.

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

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

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	3h 0m
Earliest Bus	2:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	74.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Birmingham Airport

Every day, 8 buses from 1 bus companies leave Manchester for Birmingham Airport: 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

Saturday 09/12

$14

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$14

Tuesday 09/15

$14

Wednesday 09/16

$14

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

$13

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$14

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

$13

Thursday 09/24

$14

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Birmingham Airport

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

With a price starting from $13, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Birmingham Airport. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

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

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Birmingham Airport

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

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Birmingham Airport

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

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

Birmingham Airport

Station Link Rd

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Birmingham Airport

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Birmingham Airport bus

How much does a Manchester Birmingham Airport 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 Birmingham Airport. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $23. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Birmingham Airport.

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

Every day, the Manchester to Birmingham Airport 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 Manchester to Birmingham Airport take?

The fastest shuttle from Manchester to Birmingham Airport is offered by National Express and takes 3h 0m. 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 Manchester to Birmingham Airport?

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham Airport from Manchester starts at 2:45 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 to Birmingham Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Birmingham Airport starts at 11:55 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 Birmingham Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Manchester to Birmingham Airport, 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 Manchester and Birmingham Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Birmingham Airport 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 Manchester to Birmingham Airport 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 Birmingham Airport 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 Birmingham Airport 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 to Birmingham Airport on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Birmingham Airport

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