Manchester to Birmingham at a glance
- Around 85 miles by road
- Usually 2 to 3 hours door to door once collected
- Collection within the hour across Greater Manchester
- Direct run, no depot or transfer
- Fixed price agreed before we set off
- 24/7, every day of the year
The route we take
From our base at Universal Square we usually join the M60 and head south on the M56 or through Stockport to the M6. From there it is a straight run past Stoke and Stafford into the West Midlands.
When the M6 is slow around the Midlands junctions, our drivers can use the M6 Toll to keep the job moving. Every vehicle is GPS tracked, so we see delays early and keep you updated.
How long it takes
Most Manchester to Birmingham jobs take 2 to 3 hours door to door once collected. Early morning and evening runs are often quicker, and rush hour at either end adds time.
If you book by mid-morning, your consignment is usually in Birmingham by early afternoon. A late afternoon booking normally arrives the same evening.
Where we deliver in the West Midlands
- Birmingham city centre, including Colmore Row offices and the Jewellery Quarter
- The NEC and Birmingham Airport area near Solihull
- Industrial areas such as Tyseley, Aston and the Black Country
- Coventry, Wolverhampton and Walsall on the same run
Our same day couriers in Birmingham page covers collections and drops across the city itself.
What people send down the M6
Machine parts and tooling travel this route every day, between the North West's manufacturers and the West Midlands' engineering and car industry. Our page on automotive parts couriers explains how we handle parts transfers.
The NEC brings a steady flow of exhibition kit, stands and print. Our event and exhibition courier page explains how we deliver inside venue slots.
Legal papers, signed contracts and samples also make the trip, often with a deadline at the other end.
Birmingham to Manchester
The route works just as well the other way. We send the nearest available driver to collect in Birmingham and bring your consignment straight back to Manchester or anywhere in the North West.
Vehicles for the route
A car is ideal for documents and small parcels, and a van covers most boxed consignments. Pallets and heavy items travel on tail-lift Luton vans or 7.5-tonne trucks, as our pallet delivery service explains.
Other routes from Manchester
Birmingham is one of our most-booked routes, alongside London and Scotland. See all our same day courier routes for drive times to other UK cities.
What to tell us when you book
- Both full addresses, including the unit or floor at each end.
- The size and weight of what you are sending.
- Any deadline or booking slot at the delivery address.
- A contact at each end who can answer the phone.
With that, we confirm a fixed price and an arrival time before the driver sets off, and update you at collection and delivery.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a same day courier take from Manchester to Birmingham?
Usually 2 to 3 hours door to door once collected, depending on traffic on the M6 and at each end.
Can you deliver to the NEC the same day?
Yes. Send us the venue delivery details and your stand number, and we will plan the run to arrive inside your slot.
Can you collect in Birmingham and deliver to Manchester?
Yes. We send the nearest available driver to collect in Birmingham and drive straight back to Manchester or anywhere in the North West.
How much does a Manchester to Birmingham courier cost?
The price depends on the vehicle and any time window. You get a fixed price before we dispatch, with no fuel surcharge and no extra charge for evenings or weekends.
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