What is the cheapest way to get from Balsall Common to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Balsall Common to Manchester is to bus which costs £9 - £24 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balsall Common to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Balsall Common to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Balsall Common and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Balsall Common to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Elmwood Close and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Solihull Town Centre and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Balsall Common and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Balsall Common to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Berkswell and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Balsall Common to Manchester?

The distance between Balsall Common and Manchester is 95 miles. The road distance is 97.5 miles.

How do I travel from Balsall Common to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Balsall Common to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £13 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Balsall Common to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Balsall Common to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balsall Common to Manchester bus from?

Balsall Common to Manchester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Solihull Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Balsall Common to Manchester train from?

Balsall Common to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Balsall Common to Manchester?

The best way to get from Balsall Common to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £13 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £24 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Balsall Common to Manchester bus arrive?

Balsall Common to Manchester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Balsall Common to Manchester train arrive?

Balsall Common to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Balsall Common to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Balsall Common to Manchester is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Balsall Common to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Balsall Common to Manchester?

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Balsall Common to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Balsall Common to Manchester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 10m
£13–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill InterchangeUk076 / ...
3h 15m
£9–23
Drive 96.9 mi
1. Drive from Balsall Common to Manchester96.9 mi
1h 48m
£25–36
Train via Rugby
1. Take the train from Berkswell to RugbyBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 26m
Line 4 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Solihull Town Centre to Birmingham Coach Station4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
3h 45m
£11–29

Balsall Common to Manchester by train

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Distance: 94.6 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Balsall Common, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £12–55 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–13 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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