Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International Airport train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International Airport

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$39

Average price

$93

Fastest journey

1 h 47 m

Average duration

1 h 51 m

Trains per day

12

Distance

119 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International Airport will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.

Fast trains

Of the 12 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Birmingham International Airport on Thu, Jul 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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.

CrossCountryC23552
07:25AM1h47
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:12AMBirmingham International (BHI)
$391One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC23555
08:25AM1h47
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:12AMBirmingham International (BHI)
$441One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC23546
05:11AM2h01
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
07:12AMBirmingham International (BHI)
$541One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW10499
06:24AM2h02
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
08:26AMBirmingham International (BHI)
$1071One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW10498
06:03AM1h53
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
07:56AMBirmingham International (BHI)
$1071One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International Airport 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 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 73 miles (118 km)

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Bus

€31

Average price

€15

Average price

Cheapest

2h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 50m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

3h 24m

Average total duration

2h 54m

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30m

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CrossCountry

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Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International Airport train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 17
Last updated at 8:01 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
cross_countryC23546
On time
4:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h01
6:12 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW10498
On time
5:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h53
6:56 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW10499
On time
5:24 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h02
7:26 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
0 transfersDirect
transport_for_walesG55956+west_midlands_railL33214 · L33549
On time
5:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h18
7:45 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
2 transfers
cross_countryC23737+avanti_west_coastW09395
On time
6:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h53
7:56 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
1 transfer
cross_countryC23552
On time
6:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h47
8:12 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
0 transfersDirect
transport_for_walesG55958+west_midlands_railL33217 · L33561
On time
6:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h15
8:45 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
2 transfers
cross_countryC23742+avanti_west_coastW09402
On time
7:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h53
8:56 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
1 transfer
cross_countryC23555
On time
7:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h47
9:12 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
0 transfersDirect
transport_for_walesG55960+west_midlands_railL33221 · L33573
On time
7:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h15
9:45 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International Airport

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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) 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 $11 (€9)
Distance
73 miles (118 km)
Average train duration
1h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
$12 (€10)
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 46m
First train
04:11
Last train
21:03
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 $11 (€9)

Train providers: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains and Virgin Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) trains

Buy your official CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains and Virgin Trains train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) from $32 (€26) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

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CrossCountry from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 46 min
  • Cheapest Price: $32

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International Airport

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Popular train stations from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International Airport

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ParkingParking
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HotelHotel
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Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
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information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

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