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Black Country Living Museum
Open-air museum of Black Country life with rebuilt shops, homes and industry; the region's essential heritage experience.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Tipton trains for today, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01005+ Y80953 | On time 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h31 | 9:56 AM Tipton station (TIP) | 1 transfer | |
C16923 · Y80955+ G38870 | Delayed 8:19 AM 8:30 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h56 | 10:26 AM Tipton station (TIP) | 2 transfers | |
G01009+ Y80958 | On time 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h31 | 10:56 AM Tipton station (TIP) | 1 transfer | |
C16927 · Y80961+ G38873 | Delayed 9:19 AM 9:30 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h56 | 11:26 AM Tipton station (TIP) | 2 transfers | |
G01013+ Y80963 | On time 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h31 | 11:56 AM Tipton station (TIP) | 1 transfer | |
C16932 · Y80965+ G38874 | Delayed 10:19 AM 10:30 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h56 | 12:26 PM Tipton station (TIP) | 2 transfers | |
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Take a train from Manchester to Tipton and enjoy the approximately 65 miles (106 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 22:59. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (106 km) distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 65 miles (106 km) |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 10:59 PM |
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Open-air museum of Black Country life with rebuilt shops, homes and industry; the region's essential heritage experience.
Specialist museum at RAF Cosford with aircraft, Cold War displays and conservation hangars; one of the region's standout visits.
Community museum preserving Tipton's local history through archives, objects and memories from the town's industrial past.
Large landscaped park with lake, sports facilities and walking routes; a favourite green escape for Tipton residents.
Restored canal-side heritage quarter with locks, cottages and paths, ideal for understanding Tipton's industrial landscape.
Waterside route following the Birmingham Canal Navigations, excellent for quiet walks, cycling and photography near Tipton.
A Black Country favourite of thick-cut bacon, onion and seasoning, historically packed for miners and factory workers and still served hot or cold.
Traditional faggots in rich onion gravy, a classic West Midlands comfort dish linked to the region's industrial working-class food culture.
Soft white bread rolls, called cobs locally, are a daily staple in the Black Country and often filled with bacon, ham or cheese.
Historic canalside pub at the Black Country Living Museum, known for cobs, faggots and traditional ales in a heritage setting.
Long-established Indian restaurant in Tipton with a strong local following, serving classic curries and tandoori dishes in a relaxed setting.
Popular Black Country chain pub near Tipton for carvery, grilled dishes and family-friendly dining with reliable value.
More affordable than major UK cities. Dining and local transport are moderate, and accommodation nearby usually costs less than in Birmingham or London.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is good and not already added. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tips.
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Tipton -> Birmingham New Street
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Tipton 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 Tipton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Tipton trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Tipton station pair, with some services arriving at Dudley Port. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Tipton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
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.
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 storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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.
Levenshulme is 5 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Levenshulme has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Levenshulme.
Ticket office support is available at Levenshulme.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Levenshulme: Parking.
Available at Levenshulme: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Levenshulme: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C station, From Albert Road up 20 steps to reach the ticket office, then for services to Manchester up a further 26 steps onto the platform. For Services towards Stockport from ticket office go through the underpass (29 paces) and up 26 steps onto the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Tipton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Tipton.
Ticket office support is available at Tipton. 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 Tipton: Parking.
Available at Tipton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tipton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Dudley Port is 1 km from Tipton city centre. Public transport options include:
Dudley Port has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Ticket office support is available at Dudley Port. 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 Dudley Port: Parking.
Available at Dudley Port: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dudley Port: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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