Cheap Train Tickets from Manchester to Birmingham
For a train from Manchester to Birmingham, advance tickets can be as low as £8.40*, while fares on average are £21.43. To secure the cheapest train ticket, it is advisable to book in advance and avoid peak times. For more affordable options, please refer to our train ticket calendar.
Manchester to Birmingham Live Train Timetable
Check out trains from Manchester to Birmingham today (27 Jul 2024) using our timetable below, including train times, live train status, departure/arrival stations, duration, train operators, and other journey details. You can view the full day or a different day train timetable here.
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Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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05:11 Manchester Piccadilly | 06:56 Birmingham New Street | On time | 1h 45m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
06:03 Manchester Piccadilly | 07:35 Birmingham New Street | On time | 1h 32m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
06:11 Manchester Piccadilly | 08:04 Birmingham New Street | On time | 1h 53m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
06:28 Manchester Piccadilly | 08:20 Birmingham New Street | On time | 1h 52m | Transport for Wales | Find tickets | |
07:03 Manchester Piccadilly | 08:33 Birmingham New Street | On time | 1h 30m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
07:25 Manchester Piccadilly | 08:56 Birmingham New Street | On time | 1h 31m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
07:30 Manchester Piccadilly | 09:20 Birmingham New Street | On time | 1h 50m | Transport for Wales | Find tickets | |
08:03 Manchester Piccadilly | 09:33 Birmingham New Street | On time | 1h 30m | CrossCountry | Find tickets |
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 |
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Last train | 21:30 |
Departure station | Manchester |
Arrival station | Birmingham |
Distance | 113KM |
Journey time | From 1h 30m |
Price | From £8.40 |
Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains |
Manchester to Birmingham Train Travel Guide
Travelling by train from Manchester to Birmingham provides passengers with a convenient and efficient way to commute or explore, ensuring that they arrive on time. For a smooth travel experience, please check out 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 21:30. 50 trains run daily from Manchester to Birmingham. Use our Train Journey Planner and Timetable for more details.
Book Cheap Train Tickets
Train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham are available with Split Ticket and Advance tickets. The average fare is around £21.43, while the cheapest fare is £8.40*. 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,Hereford,or Worcester Station.
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