What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to West Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to West Midlands is to bus which costs £9 - £17 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to West Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to West Midlands is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and West Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Blue Gates via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and West Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Smethwick Rolfe Street via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to West Midlands?

The distance between Manchester and West Midlands is 79 miles. The road distance is 80.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to West Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to West Midlands without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £27 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to West Midlands?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Manchester to West Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to West Midlands bus from?

Manchester to West Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to West Midlands train from?

Manchester to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to West Midlands?

The best way to get from Manchester to West Midlands is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £27 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £17 and takes 3h.

Where does the Manchester to West Midlands bus arrive?

Manchester to West Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Manchester to West Midlands train arrive?

Manchester to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Manchester to West Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to West Midlands is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Manchester to West Midlands.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to West Midlands?

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Where can I stay near West Midlands?

There are 3284+ hotels available in West Midlands.

Manchester to West Midlands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to West Midlands by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhamptontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Smethwick Rolfe Streettrain Wolverhampton - Walsall / ...
1h 50m
£28–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk076 / ...
3h
£10–16
Drive 80.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to West Midlandscar 80.4 mi
1h 32m
£20–29
Bus, line 80 bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Markets to Crocketts Lanebus 80
3h 12m
£19–43

Manchester to West Midlands by train

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Distance: 78 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Smethwick Rolfe Street via Wolverhampton in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway every 2 hours. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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