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How to get fromManchester to O2 Academy Birminghamby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to O2 Academy Birmingham by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    1h 38m
    £28–55
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Birminghamrideshare rideshare 82.6 mi
    2h 8m
    £5–14
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2h 29m
    £13–23
  4. Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk076 / ...
    2h 48m
    £9–15
  5. Drive  84.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to O2 Academy Birminghamcar car 84.4 mi
    1h 39m
    £21–31

Manchester to O2 Academy Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and O2 Academy 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, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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