The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
65
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 65 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Mon, Aug 03, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 1 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.
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L891071:34 PM2h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:40 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€171One-way1 transfer
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G9005311:22 PM2h05Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:27 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€171One-way1 transfer
G008611:01 PM1h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€221One-way0 transfers
G008722:30 PM1h29Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€221One-way0 transfers
G008662:01 PM1h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€221One-way0 transfers
G0085812:01 PM1h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€331One-way0 transfers
G008611:01 PM1h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€221One-way0 transfers
G008662:01 PM1h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€221One-way0 transfers
G008499:01 AM1h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€331One-way0 transfers
G007797:01 AM1h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€331One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 113 km
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2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00940 | On time 5:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 6:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00890 | On time 6:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 7:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33372+ V20804 | On time 6:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h08 | 8:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00897 | On time 7:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 8:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66777 | On time 7:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h30 | 9:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00902 | On time 8:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 9:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33247+ L89077 | On time 8:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h04 | 10:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00838+ W33084 | On time 8:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h58 | 10:20 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00911 | On time 9:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 10:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17759+ L89087 | On time 9:34 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h23 | 11:57 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00930+ W33328 | On time 9:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h56 | 12:48 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
darwin_rsid | 10:05 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h05 | 2:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
C17901+ L89066 | 5:34 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 7:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00777 | 6:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 7:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66607 | 6:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 7:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17921+ L89072 | 6:34 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h08 | 8:42 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00779 | 7:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 8:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00781 | 7:26 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 8:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17777+ L89079 | 7:34 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 9:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00847 | 8:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 9:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66716 | 8:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 9:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17903+ L89084 | 8:34 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 10:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00849 | 9:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 10:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66721 | 9:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 10:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17887+ L89089 | 9:34 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 11:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00851 | 10:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 11:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00854 | 10:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 11:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17797+ L89093 | 10:34 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 12:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00855 | 11:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 12:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66730 | 11:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 12:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17795+ L89098 | 11:34 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 1:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00858 | 12:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66735 | 12:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 1:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66735+ W34101 | 12:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h35 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C17773+ L89104 | 12:34 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 2:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00861 | 1:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 2:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00865 | 1:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 2:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18000+ L89107 | 1:34 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 3:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00866 | 2:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 3:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00872 | 2:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 3:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17758+ L89062 | 2:34 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 4:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00875 | 3:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 4:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34292+ G38955 | 3:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 5:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00824+ W33951 | 3:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h01 | 5:23 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00876 | 3:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 4:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17997+ L89068 | 3:34 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 5:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00879 | 4:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 5:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34289+ G38991 | 4:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h07 | 6:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00826+ W34203 | 4:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 6:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00883 | 4:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 5:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18003+ L89076 | 4:34 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 6:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00887 | 5:01 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 6:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34287+ G38957 | 5:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 7:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 5:01 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly 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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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