There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Aston 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- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
1h 45m£29–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
2h 8m£12–17Drive 84 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Astoncar 84 mi
1h 35m£21–31Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2h 36m£16–25
Manchester to Aston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Aston is to bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Aston is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Aston. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Park Road via Dale End. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Aston. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Aston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Manchester and Aston is 84 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Aston without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £29 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Manchester to Aston, including transfers.
Manchester to Aston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Aston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Aston is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Aston, Birmingham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Point every 3 hours. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Aston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.
Manchester to Aston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Aston is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Manchester to Aston.
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