121 Blackpool - Birmingham
Operated by National Express. First bus 07:30, last bus 17:30. 9 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 121? 14 other bus routes are numbered 121 elsewhere in the UK — see every 121 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:35 | 11:10 to Manchester City Centre, Manchester - Digbeth, Birmingham | 12:40 | 14:15 to Manchester City Centre, Manchester - Digbeth, Birmingham | 15:35 | 17:15 to Manchester City Centre, Manchester - Digbeth, Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Express Coach Facility (by) | 09:35 | · | 12:40 | · | 15:35 | · |
| Manchester Central Coach Station | 11:10 | 11:10 | 14:15 | 14:15 | 17:15 | 17:15 |
| Raby Street (Stop D) | · | 11:20 | · | 14:25 | · | 17:30 |
| Manchester Airport The Station (Stand A) | 11:40 | · | 14:45 | · | 17:55 | · |
| Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | 13:35 | 13:35 | 16:50 | 16:50 | 19:45 | 19:45 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 27 December, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 121
121 towards Birmingham
All 5 stops
- National Express Coach Facility (by) Blackpool
- Manchester Central Coach Station Manchester City Centre
- Raby Street (Stop D) Moss Side
- Manchester Airport The Station (Stand A) Manchester Airport
- Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) Digbeth
121 towards Blackpool
All 5 stops
- Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) Digbeth
- Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) Manchester Airport
- Raby Street (Stop C) Moss Side
- Manchester Central Coach Station Manchester City Centre
- National Express Coach Facility (by) Blackpool
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 121 coach?
The first 121 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 121 coach?
The last 121 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 121 coach cost?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.
Who runs the 121 coach?
The 121 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.