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Cheap Train Tickets from Manchester to Birmingham

Price for Monday 18th March 2024
Cheapest
£8.40
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Average
£21.44
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Birmingham is to book your trip as far in advance as possible and avoid travelling at peak times.
If you buy a train ticket now for Monday 18th March 2024 from Manchester to Birmingham, the average fare is around £21.44, but the cheapest tickets can be found for just £8.40.
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05:11
1h 45m
06:56
Manchester Piccadilly
Birmingham New Street
£8.40
07:03
1h 30m
08:33
Manchester Piccadilly
Birmingham New Street
£8.40
07:25
1h 31m
08:56
Manchester Piccadilly
Birmingham New Street
£8.40
08:03
1h 30m
09:33
Manchester Piccadilly
Birmingham New Street
£8.40
08:25
1h 32m
09:57
Manchester Piccadilly
Birmingham New Street
£8.40
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Manchester to Birmingham Live Train Timetable

Find trains from Manchester to Birmingham today (19th Mar 2024) with train times, live train status, departure/arrival stations, duration, train operators, and other journey details. View the full-day timetable or search for different dates here.

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DepartsArrivesStatusDurationOperator

07:30

Manchester Piccadilly

09:20

Birmingham New Street

On time1h 50mTransport for Wales
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08:03

Manchester Piccadilly

09:33

Birmingham New Street

On time1h 30mCrossCountry
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08:25

Manchester Piccadilly

09:57

Birmingham New Street

On time1h 32mCrossCountry
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08:30

Manchester Piccadilly

10:19

Birmingham New Street

On time1h 49mTransport for Wales
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09:03

Manchester Piccadilly

10:33

Birmingham New Street

On time1h 30mCrossCountry
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09:25

Manchester Piccadilly

10:56

Birmingham New Street

On time1h 31mCrossCountry
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09:30

Manchester Piccadilly

11:20

Birmingham New Street

On time1h 50mTransport for Wales
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10:03

Manchester Piccadilly

11:33

Birmingham New Street

On time1h 30mCrossCountry
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10:25

Manchester Piccadilly

11:56

Birmingham New Street

On time1h 31mCrossCountry
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10:30

Manchester Piccadilly

12:20

Birmingham New Street

On time1h 50mTransport for Wales
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Manchester to Birmingham Train Journey Information

Effortlessly plan your journey from Manchester to Birmingham. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.

First train
05:11
Last train
23:36
Departure station
Manchester
Arrival station
Birmingham
Distance
70 miles
Journey time
From 1h 30m
Price
From £7.30
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, West Midlands Trains

Manchester to Birmingham Train Travel Guide

Train travel from Manchester to Birmingham offers convenient and efficient commuting or exploration, ensuring passengers enjoy timely arrivals. For a flawless travel experience, please consult our Train Journey Planner.

Plan Your Train Journey

The train from Manchester to Birmingham takes approximately 1h 30m. The first train departs at 05:11 and the last train leaves at 23:36. 50 trains run daily from Manchester to Birmingham. Use our Train Journey Planner and Timetable for more details.

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You can travel from Manchester to Birmingham with Split Ticket and Advance tickets. The average fare is about £21.25, with the cheapest fare at £7.30. Besides, you can book cheap tickets on off-peak time, which usually begin at 09:30. (Intercity Off-Peak times: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00). Accurate ticket prices vary depending on the time of day, route, and class selected.

Train Stations

You can start your Birmingham train journey from Northampton,Banbury,Telford Central,Tamworth,Leamington Spa,Ashchurch for Tewkesbury,or Hereford Station.

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