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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
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Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
1h 30m
Average duration
1h 56m
Trains per day
3
Distance
100 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m 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 Manchester Airport to Birmingham:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport to Birmingham costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€32) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.33 (€0.27). The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Birmingham trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G89897+ W34161+ G66582 | On time 8:01 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h30 | 9:31 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
G89583+ W34071+ G00773 | On time 8:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h13 | 11:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
G89583+ G66598 | On time 8:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h06 | 10:54 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
C16924 · W88118+ G90105 | 8:01 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h30 | 10:31 AM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
C16921 · C16884 · Y81103+ G90105 | 8:01 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h15 | 10:16 AM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 3 transfers | |
C16921+ G90105 | 8:01 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h47 | 9:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 7:01 AM |
Last train 9:32 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Birmingham New Street -> Centenary Square
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester Airport to Birmingham trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
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 storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
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 options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
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.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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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