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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Manchester
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- ฿ 454
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- ฿ 1,665
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 1 h 28 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 1 h 28 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 78
- Distance
- 113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Manchester will cost around ฿ 1,665 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only ฿ 454.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 78 trains from Birmingham to Manchester, including 31 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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L890848:34 AM 2h06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 10:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) ฿ 454 1 One-way 1 change- C17810+G90081 · G89585
8:57 AM 2h34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:31 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) ฿ 454 1 One-way 2 changes - C17020+G90053
11:22 PM 2h05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) ฿ 999 1 One-way 1 change - C17887+L89089
9:34 AM 2h06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) ฿ 999 1 One-way 1 change - C17901+L89066
5:34 AM 2h06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 7:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) ฿ 999 1 One-way 1 change
G008875:01 PM 1h28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 6:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) ฿ 2,341 1 One-way 0 changes- G00891
6:01 PM 1h28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 7:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) ฿ 2,341 1 One-way 0 changes - G00777
6:01 AM 1h28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 7:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) ฿ 1,142 1 One-way 0 changes - G00895
7:01 PM 1h28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 8:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) ฿ 2,341 1 One-way 0 changes - G00901
8:01 PM 1h28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) ฿ 2,341 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Manchester run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at ฿ 349 but you can travel from only ฿ 203 by coach.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:53, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price ฿ 349 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 1:53 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 84 days |
Live departures
Birmingham to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Manchester trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00779 | On time 7:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 8:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17849+ W34204 | 7:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h41 | 8:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00781 | 7:26 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 8:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00847 | On time 8:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 9:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66716 | On time 8:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 9:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00849 | On time 9:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 10:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66721 | On time 9:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 10:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00851 | On time 10:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 11:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17771+W34185 | On time 10:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 11:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00854 | On time 10:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 11:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00855 | On time 11:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 12:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17774+W34040 | On time 11:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 12:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W33935+ G38949 | On time 11:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 1:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G66730 | On time 11:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 12:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00858 | On time 12:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17780+W33931 | On time 12:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 1:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W34286+G38975 | 12:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 2:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G66735 | On time 12:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 1:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00861 | 1:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 2:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17778+W34179 | On time 1:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 2:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C01372+G38953 | On time 1:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 3:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00865 | 1:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 2:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00866 | 2:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 3:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17775+W33954 | On time 2:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 3:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00872 | On time 2:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 3:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00875 | On time 3:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 4:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17781+W33926 | On time 3:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 4:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W34292+G38955 | On time 3:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 5:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00876 | 3:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 4:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00879 | On time 4:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 5:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17966+W33963 | On time 4:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 5:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W34289+G38991 | On time 4:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h07 | 6:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00883 | On time 4:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 5:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00887 | On time 5:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 6:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17869+W33873 | On time 5:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 6:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W34287+G38957 | On time 5:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 7:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00888 | On time 5:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 6:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00891 | On time 6:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 7:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17968+W33863 | On time 6:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 7:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W34291+G38999 | On time 6:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 8:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00894 | On time 6:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 7:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00895 | On time 7:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 8:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34288+G38959 | On time 7:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 9:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W34288 · C01361 · W34024 | On time 7:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h58 | 9:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| G00901 | 8:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 9:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34083+G39004 | On time 8:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 10:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00912 | 9:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 10:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34164 · W34076 | On time 9:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h00 | 11:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00918 | 10:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 11:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17020+G90054 | On time 11:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h54 | 1:16 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C17901+L89066 | 5:34 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 7:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00777 | 6:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 7:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66607 | 6:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 7:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Birmingham to Manchester train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Manchester
Most Birmingham to Manchester trains use the Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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