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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- Cheapest price on Nov 01
- €27
- Average ticket price on Nov 01
- €54
- Fastest journey on Nov 01
- 1 h 29 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 01
- 1 h 30 m
- Trains on Nov 01
- 35
- Distance
- 113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 35 trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), including 14 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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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C169798:07 PM 2h11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 10:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €27 1 One-way 1 transfer- L89656+C18024 · W87944
12:00 PM 2h42 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 2:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €32 1 One-way 2 transfers - L89671+C18023 · W87956
2:06 PM 2h36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 4:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €32 1 One-way 2 transfers - L89683+C17871 · W87968
4:07 PM 2h35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 6:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €32 1 One-way 2 transfers - L89628+C17836 · W87980
6:07 PM 2h34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 8:41 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €32 1 One-way 2 transfers
G010129:27 AM 1h29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 10:56 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €63 1 One-way 0 transfers- G01008
8:26 AM 1h30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:56 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €63 1 One-way 0 transfers - G66601
10:04 PM 1h30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 11:34 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €34 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01026
1:25 PM 1h31 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 2:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €63 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01023
12:25 PM 1h31 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 1:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 21:04. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 4:11 AM |
Last train 9:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C32681+C17882 · W87926 | 8:09 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 11:42 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| G01008 | 8:26 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 9:56 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01012 | 9:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h29 | 10:56 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 W33326+ G38896 | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 11:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C32683+C17879 · C16931 | 9:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h19 | 12:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| G01016 | 10:26 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 11:58 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16931+G38844 | 10:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 12:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01020 | 11:24 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 12:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16937+G38897 | 11:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h49 | 1:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| L89656+C18024 · W87944 | 12:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h42 | 2:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| G01023 | 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h31 | 1:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16941+G38918 | 12:31 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 2:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01026 | 1:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h31 | 2:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16946+G38850 | 1:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 3:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| L89671+C18023 · W87956 | 2:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h36 | 4:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| G01029 | 2:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h31 | 3:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16952+G38847 | 2:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 4:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01030 | 3:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h31 | 4:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16957+G38853 | 3:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 5:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| L89683+C17871 · W87968 | 4:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h35 | 6:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| G01034 | 4:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h31 | 5:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16961+G38930 | 4:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 6:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01036 | 5:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h31 | 6:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16966+G38856 | 5:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 7:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| L89628+C17836 · W87980 | 6:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h34 | 8:41 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| G01040 | 6:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h31 | 7:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16971+G38936 | 6:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 8:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33175 · S41055+W11238 | 6:55 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h56 | 8:51 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| W33359+W87983 | 7:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h57 | 9:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W29936 | 7:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h31 | 8:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16975+G38859 | 7:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 9:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| L89643+C16979 | 8:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h11 | 10:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C16979+G38900 | 8:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 10:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G66599 | 9:08 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h41 | 10:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66601 | 10:04 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 11:34 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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