4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Birmingham
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
134
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Birmingham will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 134 trains that leave Manchester for Birmingham on Thu, Jul 09, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 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, Jul 09 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.
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C16936 · W8813511:06 AM2h25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:31 PMBirmingham Snow Hill (BSW)€121One-way2 transfers- C16936+L8966311:06 AM2h14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:20 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€121One-way1 transfer
- C16954+L89720 · G900892:38 PM2h10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€121One-way2 transfers
- C16949+G90124 · L897191:38 PM2h10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€121One-way2 transfers
- C16944+L89718 · G9012212:38 PM2h10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€121One-way2 transfers
G665828:03 PM1h28Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:31 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€191One-way0 transfers- G665989:25 PM1h29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:54 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€261One-way0 transfers
- G011449:03 AM1h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:33 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€261One-way0 transfers
- G011388:03 AM1h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:33 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€671One-way0 transfers
- W298517:03 AM1h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:33 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€411One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 113 km
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2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Manchester to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Birmingham trains for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01144 | On time 9:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 10:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01009 | On time 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 10:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01009+C16887 · Y81107 | On time 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 11:16 AM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
C16927+ G38873 | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 11:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C16927 · W88127+G38873 | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 11:31 AM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
 W33893+G00959 | On time 9:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h04 | 11:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W29866 | On time 10:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 11:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01013+C16889 · Y81109 | On time 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 12:16 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| G01013 | On time 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 11:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16932 · W88131+G38874 | 10:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 12:31 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| G38874+C16932 | 10:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 12:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33902+G00960 | On time 10:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h04 | 12:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W29871 | On time 11:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 12:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01018 | On time 11:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 12:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01018+C16890 · Y81111 | On time 11:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 1:16 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C16936 · W88135+G38877 | 11:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 1:31 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| G38877+C16936 | 11:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 1:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W34097+G00964 | On time 11:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h04 | 1:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W29877 | On time 12:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 1:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01022+C16892 · Y81113 | On time 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 2:16 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| G01022 | On time 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 1:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16942 · W88139+G38878 | 12:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 2:31 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C16942+G38878 | 12:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 2:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33925+G00966 | On time 12:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h04 | 2:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W29882 | 1:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 2:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01024 | On time 1:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 2:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01024+C16894 · Y81115 | On time 1:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 3:16 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C16947 · W88144+G38880 | 1:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 3:31 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C16947+G38880 | 1:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 3:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33886+G00969 | On time 1:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h04 | 3:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01150 | 2:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 3:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01027+C16897 · C17833 | On time 2:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 4:16 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| G01027 | On time 2:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 3:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16951+G38882 | 2:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 4:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C16951 · W88147+G38882 | 2:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 4:31 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C01289+G00973 | On time 2:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h04 | 4:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W29895 | 3:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 4:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01032 | 3:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 4:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01032+C16898 · Y81119 | 3:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 5:16 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C16956+G38885 | 3:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 5:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C16956 · W88152+G38885 | 3:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 5:31 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| W34255+G00974 | On time 3:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h04 | 5:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01159 | 4:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 5:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01035 | 4:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 5:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01035+C16900 · Y81124 | 4:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 6:16 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C16962+G38886 | Delayed 4:19 PM 4:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 6:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C16962 · W88017+G38886 | Delayed 4:19 PM 4:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 6:31 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| W34066+G00977 | On time 4:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h11 | 6:45 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W29908 | On time 5:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 6:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01043+C16902 · Y81078 | 5:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 7:16 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| G01043 | 5:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 6:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16967+G38890 | Delayed 5:19 PM 5:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 7:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C16967 · W88044+G38890 | Delayed 5:19 PM 5:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 7:31 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33929+G00982 | 5:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h04 | 7:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G66587 | 6:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 7:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01039 | 6:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 7:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01039+C16904 · W88064 | On time 6:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 8:16 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C16972+G38892 | Delayed 6:19 PM 6:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 8:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C16972 · Y81040+G38892 | Delayed 6:19 PM 6:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 8:31 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| W34242+G00984 | On time 6:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h04 | 8:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W34178 · W34268 | On time 6:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h12 | 9:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00766 | 7:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h34 | 8:37 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33887+G01128 | On time 7:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h02 | 9:16 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01042 | 7:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 8:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01042+C16907 · W88090 | 7:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 9:16 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C16976 · Y81047+W44838 | Delayed 7:19 PM 7:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 9:31 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C16976+W44838 | Delayed 7:19 PM 7:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 9:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G66582 | 8:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h28 | 9:31 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34080+G01053 | 8:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 10:15 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W29939 | 8:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h31 | 9:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29939+C16908 · W88108 | 8:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 10:16 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| W44831+C16980 | On time 8:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 10:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C16980 · Y81102+W44831 | Delayed 8:19 PM 8:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h19 | 10:49 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| G66598 | On time 9:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h29 | 10:54 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16984 · Y81058+W44841 | On time 9:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 11:50 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C16984+W44841 | On time 9:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 11:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G66602 | On time 10:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h34 | 11:37 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
| W34202+G66932 | 5:04 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h11 | 7:15 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00997 | 5:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h46 | 6:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00997+C16912 | 5:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h41 | 6:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00997+C16912 · Y81084 | 5:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h05 | 7:16 AM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33932+G66935 | 5:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h52 | 7:46 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33950 | 6:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h35 | 7:37 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34115 | 6:23 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h41 | 8:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33953+G66937 | 6:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h49 | 8:18 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| L89705 · G90100+C16917 | 6:42 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h06 | 8:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| W29851 | 7:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 8:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89631+C16918 | 7:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h14 | 9:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| L89631+C16918 · W88104 | 7:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 9:31 AM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| G01003 | 7:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 8:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38868+C16918 · W88104 | 7:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 9:31 AM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C16918+G38868 | 7:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 9:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01138 | 8:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 9:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89640+C16923 · W88122 | 8:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 10:31 AM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C16923+L89640 | 8:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h14 | 10:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01005 | 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h32 | 9:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01005+C16885 · Y81104 | 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h51 | 10:16 AM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| G38870+C16923 · W88122 | 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 10:31 AM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
| C16923+G38870 | 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h50 | 10:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Birmingham
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Trains from Manchester to Birmingham run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:25, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 1:25 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Cross Country from Manchester to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Cross Country trains will get you between Manchester and Birmingham from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Manchester to Birmingham
There are over 40 trains from Manchester to Birmingham running every weekday and at the weekend, with trains leaving at least every 30 minutes throughout the day. The journey is also quick, with services usually taking around one hour 30 minutes.
Manchester to Birmingham train times: daily departures
There are dozens of regular trains between Manchester and Birmingham each day, with several providers. The first train of the day leaves from Manchester after 5:00 a.m. and the last train of the day departs at around 11:30 p.m.
How long is the journey by train from Manchester to Birmingham?
Direct services on this route usually have a journey time of around one hour and 30 minutes. If there are one or two changes, the journey time can jump up to almost two hours.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Manchester to Birmingham?
Departure train station: trains to Birmingham depart from Manchester's Piccadilly Station, in the south-east of the city. It is easy to get to, with a taxi rank, tram stop, and bus station, as well as cycle storage inside the station. It is 0.7 miles from Oxford Road Station and a 20-minute walk from Manchester University.
Arrival train station: trains from Manchester arrive at Birmingham's New Street Station. The busiest and largest station in Birmingham, it is only a couple of minutes' walk from a large bus terminal. It is also 0.3 miles from Snow Hill Station and next to many of the city's popular shops and restaurants.
Which train companies travel from Manchester to Birmingham?
Trains between Manchester and Birmingham are provided by CrossCountry, West Midlands Railway, Virgin, and Arriva Trains Wales.
CrossCountry Manchester to Birmingham
Direct CrossCountry trains leave Manchester for Birmingham approximately every 30 minutes throughout the day, with a journey time of around one hour 30 minutes.
West Midlands Manchester to Birmingham
West Midlands runs dozens of services a day, usually with a slightly longer journey time of around one hour 50 minutes, with one change in Stoke-On-Trent or Crewe.
Virgin Manchester to Birmingham
Virgin runs around four services a day, mostly in the morning. Journeys last approximately one hour 40 minutes, and services may have one, two, or no changes.
Arriva Trains Wales Manchester to Birmingham
Arriva Trains Wales generally provides two trains between Manchester and Birmingham each day, leaving late at night. With a travel time of 6-7 hours, they usually change in Stockport or Crewe.
Manchester to Birmingham trains: services on board
CrossCountry, Virgin, West Midlands, and Arriva Trains Wales all offer first-class travel, and policies for pet owners are similar across all providers - you can generally take two pets per person, as long as they are on a lead or in a basket. All of the providers offer wheelchair-accessible trains and you can book assistance on and off the train with services like Journey Care. Bike and luggage policies vary depending on the provider and the route, but generally, as long as you book in advance you should be allowed to bring one bike per person. Luggage restrictions apply, with most companies recommending that you bring only one suitcase and that any buggies or prams need to be foldable due to the limited space onboard.
How to find cheap train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham?
If you're looking to save money on your train tickets, you may find that longer journeys with one or more changes are a lot cheaper. If you book in advance and you're flexible on your travel times, you're also likely to get a much better deal.
FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Birmingham 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Birmingham
Most Manchester to Birmingham trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
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 Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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