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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€43
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 5 trains that leave Birmingham International Airport for Manchester Airport (MIA) on Wed, Nov 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct trains cover the 108 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 108 km
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€37 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:37 AM Birmingham International Airport | 2h15 | 9:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:41 PM Birmingham International Airport | 2h19 | 6:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA)
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Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 05:06 |
Last train 21:51 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Transport for Wales from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Birmingham International Airport and Manchester Airport (MIA) from €14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Manchester Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA)
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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