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

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Manchester is to bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road which costs £12 - £19 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Crocketts Lane and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Manchester?

The distance between West Midlands and Manchester is 79 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Midlands to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £25 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from West Midlands to Manchester, including transfers.

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

West Midlands to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

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

West Midlands to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Smethwick Rolfe Street station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Manchester?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the West Midlands to Manchester bus arrive?

West Midlands to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the West Midlands to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Midlands to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Manchester is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from West Midlands to Manchester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Wolverhamptontrain Walsall - Wolverhampton / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 53m
£26–52
Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road
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1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
4h 11m
£12–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3h 23m
£16–27
Drive 80.2 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Manchestercar 80.2 mi
1h 33m
£20–29

West Midlands to Manchester by train

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Distance: 78.1 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Manchester Piccadilly via Wolverhampton in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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