There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train via Apollo
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 36m£10–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2h 13m£4–17Drive 79.5 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchestercar 79.5 mi
1h 46m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 43m£10–55Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2h 35m£7–28Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham to Manchester83 mi
2h 21m£5–16
Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester is to bus which costs £4 - £17 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester is to train via Apollo which takes 1h 36m and costs £10 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester. However, there are services departing from Newhall St and arriving at Apollo Theatre via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Birmingham and O2 Apollo Manchester is 83 miles. The road distance is 80 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester without a car is to train via Apollo which takes 1h 36m and costs £10 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester, including transfers.
Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.
Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester is to train via Apollo which takes 1h 36m and costs £10 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £17 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and O2 Apollo Manchester, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £10–55 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £4–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Atlantic Travel GB Ltd also services this route hourly.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Birmingham to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Birmingham to O2 Apollo Manchester.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham and O2 Apollo Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















