Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

€17

Average ticket price on Sep 17

€41

Fastest journey on Sep 17

1 h 28 m

Average journey duration on Sep 17

1 h 29 m

Trains on Sep 17

86

Distance

113 km

Cheap tickets

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 €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.

Fast trains

On Thu, Sep 17, we found 86 trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), including 32 direct services.

On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .

On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.

  • Northern RailL89647+West Midlands TrainsC16927
    9:06 AM2h14
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    11:20 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailL89710 · G90109+West Midlands TrainsC16925
    8:38 AM2h10
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    10:48 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    171One-way
    2 transfers
  • Northern RailG90115+West Midlands TrainsC16929
    9:36 AM2h12
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    11:48 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG01144
    9:03 AM1h30
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    10:33 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG90109+West Midlands TrainsC16925
    8:36 AM2h12
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    10:48 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    251One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 113 km

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Train
Bus
Driving

€18

Average price

€16

Average price

Cheapest

€35

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 21m

Average total duration

2h 51m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 52m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

CrossCountry

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is a bus with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average €18.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) including taking a train and bus.

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 today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Avanti West CoastW34115
Delayed
5:23 AM 6:23 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h41
7:09 AM 7:09 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG66598
On time
9:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h29
10:54 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesW44841+West Midlands TrainsC16984
On time
9:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
11:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG66602
On time
10:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h34
11:37 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
Thursday, September 17
CrossCountryG00997+West Midlands TrainsC169125:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h41
6:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG009975:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h46
6:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW339506:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h35
7:37 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW341156:23 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h41
8:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG38866+West Midlands TrainsC169156:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h53
8:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryW298517:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
8:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16918+Northern RailL896317:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
9:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG010037:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h32
8:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG38868+West Midlands TrainsC169187:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
9:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
Northern RailG90105+West Midlands TrainsC169207:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h12
9:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16920+Northern RailL89707 · G901057:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h10
9:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 transfers
CrossCountryG011388:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
9:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16923+Northern RailL896408:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
10:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG010058:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h32
9:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG38870+West Midlands TrainsC169238:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
10:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
Northern RailG90109+West Midlands TrainsC169258:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h12
10:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16925+Northern RailG90109 · L897108:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h10
10:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 transfers
CrossCountryG011449:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
10:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16927+Northern RailL896479:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
11:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG010099:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h32
10:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG38873+West Midlands TrainsC169279:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
11:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
Northern RailG90115+West Midlands TrainsC169299:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h12
11:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16929+Northern RailG90115 · L897129:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h10
11:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 transfers
CrossCountryW2986610:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
11:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16932+Northern RailL8965510:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
12:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG0101310:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h32
11:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG38874+West Midlands TrainsC1693210:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
12:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
Northern RailG90118+West Midlands TrainsC1693410:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h12
12:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16934+Northern RailL89714 · G9011810:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h10
12:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 transfers
CrossCountryW2987111:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
12:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16936+Northern RailL8966311:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
1:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG0101811:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h32
12:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG38877+West Midlands TrainsC1693611:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
1:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
Northern RailG90120+West Midlands TrainsC1693911:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h12
1:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16939+Northern RailL89716 · G9012011:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h10
1:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 transfers
CrossCountryW2987712:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
1:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16942+Northern RailL8967012:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
2:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG0102212:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h32
1:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG38878+West Midlands TrainsC1694212:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
2:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
Northern RailG90122+West Midlands TrainsC1694412:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h12
2:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16944+Northern RailG90122 · L8971812:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h10
2:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 transfers
CrossCountryW298821:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
2:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16947+Northern RailL896771:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
3:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
Transport for WalesG38880+West Midlands TrainsC169471:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
3:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
Northern RailG90124+West Midlands TrainsC169491:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h12
3:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16949+Northern RailL89719 · G901241:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h10
3:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 transfers
CrossCountryG011502:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
3:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16951+Northern RailL896822:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
4:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG01027
On time
2:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h32
3:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG38882+West Midlands TrainsC169512:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
4:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
Northern RailG90089+West Midlands TrainsC169542:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h12
4:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16954+Northern RailL89720 · G900892:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h10
4:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 transfers
CrossCountryW298953:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
4:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16956+Northern RailL896853:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
5:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG010323:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h32
4:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG38885+West Midlands TrainsC169563:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
5:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
Northern RailG90095+West Midlands TrainsC169593:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h12
5:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16959+Northern RailL89721 · G900953:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h10
5:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 transfers
CrossCountryG011594:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
5:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16962+Northern RailL896274:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
6:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG010354:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h32
5:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG38886+West Midlands TrainsC169624:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
6:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
Northern RailG90102+West Midlands TrainsC169644:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h12
6:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16964+Northern RailL89706 · G901024:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h10
6:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 transfers
CrossCountryW299085:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
6:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16967+Northern RailL896345:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
7:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG010435:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h32
6:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG38890+West Midlands TrainsC169675:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
7:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
Northern RailG90107+West Midlands TrainsC169695:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h12
7:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16969+Northern RailG90107 · L897095:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h10
7:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 transfers
CrossCountryG665876:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
7:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16972+Northern RailL896426:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
8:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG010396:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h32
7:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG38892+West Midlands TrainsC169726:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
8:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG007667:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h34
8:37 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16976+Northern RailL896497:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
9:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG010427:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h32
8:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesW44838+West Midlands TrainsC169767:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
9:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryG665828:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h28
9:31 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16980+Northern RailL896578:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h14
10:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer
CrossCountryW299398:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h31
9:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesW44831+West Midlands TrainsC169808:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h50
10:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 transfer

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CrossCountry as well as West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and more offer trains services from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).

Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).

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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
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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 6 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 1h 28m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
Distance
113 km
Average train duration
1h 56m
Cheapest ticket price
€8
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 28m
First train
4:11 AM
Last train
9:03 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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5

Train companies: Northern Rail, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsNorthern Rail, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
1h 42m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
€11
Northern Rail frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
1h 24m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
€9
CrossCountry frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

West Midlands Trains

About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average West Midlands Trains Duration
1h 23m
Cheapest West Midlands Trains Price
€11
West Midlands Trains frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
1h 24m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
€21
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) can start from as little as €9 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is €40; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is 1h 23m to travel the 113 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 4:11 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 9:04 PM.
Yes,there are 11 direct trains a day from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), you can count on Northern Rail, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast for the best way to get you to Birmingham New Street (BHM). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Birmingham New Street (BHM) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 23m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) including taking a train and bus.

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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.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Birmingham
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre

Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · €2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · €2 · every ~47 min

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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