Birmingham

Manchester Airport to Birmingham

At just under 80 miles south of Manchester Airport, Birmingham is within easy reach. Whether you’re driving, taking a coach or hopping on a train, getting to and from Manchester Airport is a breeze.

By Train

The regular train services are a great way to get to the airport. Most journeys will take just under 2 hours, but with some clever booking, you can reduce that to just over an hour and a half. All journeys require a connection in either Crewe or Manchester Piccadilly.

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By Coach

If you’re looking to keep costs low then you can also travel between Manchester Airport and Birmingham via coach. Some services take as little as 1 hour 50 minutes to run between Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport.

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By Car

Driving is super-easy too, with most journeys taking between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours via the M6 and A50. There’s also the option to hire a car from Manchester Airport instead of running your own. If you have an early flight you may want to consider booking a hotel room as traffic can cause severe delays.

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