Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham International (BHI) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham International (BHI)

Showing times and prices for Jul 21

Cheapest price

$40

Average price

$41

Fastest journey

2 h 22 m

Average duration

2 h 25 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

108 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham International (BHI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham International (BHI) will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Birmingham International (BHI) on Mon, Jul 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 21 the direct trains cover the 108 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .

On Mon, Jul 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.

Avanti West Coast
09:01AM2h30
Manchester Airport (MIA)
11:31AMBirmingham International (BHI)
$401One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountry
07:50AM2h22
Manchester Airport (MIA)
10:12AMBirmingham International (BHI)
$411One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountry
03:50PM2h22
Manchester Airport (MIA)
06:12PMBirmingham International (BHI)
$411One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
08:01AM2h25
Manchester Airport (MIA)
10:26AMBirmingham International (BHI)
$441One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham International (BHI)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham International (BHI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 67 miles (108 km)

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Bus

€47

Average price

€12

Average price

Cheapest

2h 27m

Average total duration

1h 57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 53m

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30m

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CrossCountry

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham International (BHI)

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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham International (BHI) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $7 (€6)
Distance
67 miles (108 km)
Average train duration
1h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
$33 (€27)
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
2h 22m
First train
03:48
Last train
16:48
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $7 (€6)

Train companies: CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham International (BHI) trains

Buy your official CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains train tickets from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham International (BHI) from $19 (€16) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.

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CrossCountry from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham International (BHI) train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 11 min
  • Cheapest Price: $33

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham International (BHI)

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Popular train stations from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Birmingham International (BHI)

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Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
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Distance to city center
12 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Birmingham International
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.

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