Birmingham to Manchester removals
The M6 connects two of England’s biggest cities, and the Birmingham to Manchester run is one of our most reliable routes. At around 85 miles, it is a comfortable same-day move.
The main variable is the M6 itself, which can be heavy around Stoke and Knutsford. We plan the departure time to avoid the worst.
Why people move from Birmingham to Manchester
Job opportunities, family and a change of city.
What to plan for on this route
- The M6 is often congested around Birmingham and Stockport junctions.
- Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone applies at the start of the route.
- Fridays are the busiest days.
How we run Birmingham to Manchester moves
We work out the realistic timings, including legal driver hours, loading and unloading, then give you an earliest and latest arrival. You can choose a dedicated load (your belongings only, direct, most flexible) or a shared load where that is available and cheaper. If your completion dates move, storage-in-transit is available.
The route also works in reverse: we regularly move customers from Manchester to Birmingham.
Local guides for both ends
- Removals in Birmingham: access, parking and property types.
- Removals in Manchester: access, parking and property types.
- Long-distance removals: how our city-to-city service works.
- Packing service: let us pack before the journey.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the journey?
About 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on traffic.
Do you also cover Manchester to Birmingham?
Yes.
Moving from Birmingham to Manchester?
Share your postcodes and date and we will send a fixed price and a delivery plan.