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From Birmingham to Manchester, take the fastest train in 1h 28m, typically 1h 29m. Daily, 47 trains depart from Birmingham, with the first at 01:35 and the last at 23:22. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. TrainPal saves you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:01 Birmingham New Street | 07:29 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 1h 28m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
06:30 Birmingham New Street | 07:59 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 1h 29m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
07:01 Birmingham New Street | 08:29 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 1h 28m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
07:04 Birmingham New Street | 08:45 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 1h 41m | West Midlands Trains | Find tickets | |
07:26 Birmingham New Street | 08:59 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 1h 33m | CrossCountry | Find tickets |
Effortlessly plan your journey from Birmingham to Manchester. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 01:35 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:22 |
| Departure station | Birmingham |
| Arrival station | Manchester |
| Distance | 70 miles (113 km) |
| Journey time | From 1h 28m |
| Price | From £4.15 |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern |
It only takes around 1 hour and a half to get from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly with CrossCountry, and with 20 CrossCountry trains running daily, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
You can sit back and relax as your train takes you through legendary Midlands and northern hangouts and rolling countryside. CrossCountry provides services that link towns and cities throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, connecting major UK cities such as Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Cardiff with a fast and convenient train service.
Luckily, it’s easy to get to Manchester from Birmingham. Buy cheap train tickets with TrainPal, and don’t forget to add your Railcard for an even bigger discount.
Birmingham New Street is the busiest of Birmingham’s three train stations and is a central UK railway hub. It first opened all the way back in 1854!
Although Birmingham New Street is managed by Network Rail, it is a central hub for CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast services, as well as regional services in the Midlands.
The main stops along this journey include Wolverhampton, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield, and Stockport. Although stops may vary depending on the time of the service.
The Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly train drops you off in the largest and most well-connected train station in Manchester. It is in the city's southeast and is a highly accessible railway station, with buses, taxis, and Metrolink trams nearby. Manchester Victoria train station is only a 25-minute walk if you are making an onward connection by rail.
Manchester Piccadilly services other major UK destinations, including Liverpool, York, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Newcastle, Leeds, and Bradford. Many train operators serve this station, including Northern Rail, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, and Transport for Wales.
There’s lots to do around Manchester Piccadilly. It’s just a five-minute walk from the station into the city centre, with shopping, restaurants, and cafes nearby. You could visit the neighbouring Manchester Art Gallery, the city’s famous creative district and premier hangout spot - the Northern Quarter or enjoy shopping at the Arndale Centre just minutes from Manchester Piccadilly.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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