Same-day courier Birmingham to Manchester: the two-hour run
Birmingham to Manchester by dedicated van: journey time, costs for each vehicle size, the industrial areas we serve in both cities, and how return legs are priced.
Moseley to Trafford Park is 92 miles up the M6, about an hour and three-quarters outside rush hour. Because Manchester sits inside our 120-mile collection radius, we also collect in Manchester for delivery to Birmingham or anywhere else.
What it costs
| Vehicle | Standard | Out of hours (×1.4) |
|---|---|---|
| Car | £95.60 | £133.84 |
| Small van | £119.20 | £166.88 |
| SWB van | £138.40 | £193.76 |
| LWB van | £164.00 | £229.60 |
| Luton with tail lift | £199.00 | £278.60 |
Who uses this route
- Engineering firms sending machined parts to Trafford Park and Salford customers.
- Fashion and e-commerce wholesalers in Cheetham Hill moving stock to Birmingham retailers.
- Agencies in Media City sending print and props to the NEC.
- Pharmacies and labs between Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Manchester Royal Infirmary research groups.
The M6 problem
The M6 between junctions 10a and 20 is the least reliable stretch of motorway in the country. We plan Birmingham–Manchester jobs with a 45-minute buffer, route via the M6 Toll and A50 when the live data says so, and the tracking link shows you exactly where the van is so you don't have to call.
Return legs and round trips
A vehicle that delivers in Manchester in the morning is available to collect in Manchester in the afternoon. If you have anything coming the other way, booking both legs together is priced as mileage only on the return and is the cheapest way to move goods between the two cities.
Prices quoted are our published rates at the time of writing, with no VAT added. Enter your postcodes for a fixed price today.