There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to National Exhibition Centre by bus, train, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 2 h 47 min
$9 - $13
4 alternative options
Train • 3 h 5 min
$59 - $103
Drive • 1 h 28 min
$18 - $28
Towncar • 1 h 28 min
$200 - $280
Towncar via Birmingham Airport • 1 h 28 min
$200 - $290
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and National Exhibition Centre, England?
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to National Exhibition Centre every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9 - $13 and the journey takes 2 h 30 min. Alternatively, CrossCountry operates a train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to National Exhibition Centre hourly. Tickets cost $55 - $85 and the journey takes 1 h 45 min. Virgin West Coast Trains also services this route 5 times a week.

- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55 - $85
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $35 - $55
- Anytime Single
- $55 - $85
- Off-Peak Single
- $45 - $70

- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55 - $95
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $35 - $55
- Anytime Day Single
- $55 - $95

- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9 - $13
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 28 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Manchester Airport to National Exhibition Centre
- Estimated price
- $200 - $280
Towncar from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham Airport
- Estimated price
- $200 - $290
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Manchester Airport (MAN) to National Exhibition Centre?
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and National Exhibition Centre is 108 km. The road distance is 141 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to National Exhibition Centre?
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to National Exhibition Centre is to bus which costs £7 - £10 and takes 2 h 47 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to National Exhibition Centre?
The quickest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to National Exhibition Centre is to drive which takes 1 h 28 min and costs £13 - £20.
Is there a direct train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and National Exhibition Centre?
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to National Exhibition Centre. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Birmingham International via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 h 5 min.
Is there a direct bus between Manchester Airport (MAN) and National Exhibition Centre?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Birmingham Airport. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 h 30 min.
How long does it take to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to National Exhibition Centre?
The bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham Airport takes 2 h 30 min including transfers and departs every two hours.