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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) without transferring at least once.
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G9008310:04 AM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:52 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$171One-way1 transfer- C17901+G900735:34 AM2h18Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:52 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$171One-way1 transfer
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W849019:07 AM2h37Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:44 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$371One-way2 transfers- W34292+G38955+W849183:07 PM2h37Birmingham New Street (BHM)5:44 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$371One-way2 transfers
- C17781+G900723:04 PM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:52 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$381One-way1 transfer
- C01369+G900819:07 AM1h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:52 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$441One-way1 transfer
- W34046+G900767:07 AM1h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:52 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$1011One-way1 transfer
- W34213+G900736:05 AM1h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:52 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$1011One-way1 transfer
- C17771+G9008310:04 AM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:52 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$171One-way1 transfer
- C17966+G900754:04 PM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)5:52 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$461One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA):
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Manchester Airport (MIA) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
The journey is about 4m faster (1h 38m by train vs 1h 42m by car) and roughly $9 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($30 (€24) vs $39 (€32)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34288+G38959+W84928 | 7:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h39 | 9:46 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
 G00901+W34129+G90084 | On time 8:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h51 | 9:52 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| G00901+G89845 | 8:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h00 | 10:01 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G00839+W33920+G89908 | On time 8:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h36 | 10:58 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| C18030+L89095 · G86156 | On time 8:34 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h19 | 10:53 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| G00795+W33967+G38541 | On time 8:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h22 | 11:14 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| G00795+W33967+G86156 | On time 8:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h01 | 10:53 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| G00912+G89852 | On time 9:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h01 | 11:02 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G00918+G89856 | On time 10:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h01 | 12:02 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G00797+W34098+W84759 | On time 10:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 1:07 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| G00934+W84935 | On time 10:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 12:27 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C17020+NT253900 | On time 11:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h12 | 1:34 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
| C17901+G90073 | 5:34 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h18 | 7:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W34213+G90073 | 6:05 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h47 | 7:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G00803+W34065+G90109 | 6:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h35 | 8:57 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| G66607+G89824 | 6:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 8:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C17849+G90076 | 7:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 8:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W34046+G90076 | 7:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 8:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G00781+G89828 | 7:26 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h10 | 9:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G00847+G89831 | 8:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G00847+C17856+G90079 | 8:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h51 | 9:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| G00847+W34147+G90079 | 8:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h51 | 9:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| W34144+W84899+G38945 | 8:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h37 | 10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| G00841+W34070+G90118 | 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h36 | 10:57 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| G66716+G89833 | 8:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 10:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C17903+G90081 | 8:34 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h18 | 10:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C17810+G90081 | 8:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h55 | 10:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C01369+G38947+W84901 | 9:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h37 | 11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| C01369+G90081 | 9:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 10:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G00806+W34038+G90120 | 9:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h35 | 11:57 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| G66721+G89839 | 9:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 11:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C17771+G90083 | 10:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 11:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W33941+G38967+W84903 | 10:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h37 | 12:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| G00808+W34102+G90122 | 10:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h35 | 12:57 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 20:34. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 4:21 AM |
Last train 8:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Cross Country from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 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.
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