Find trains from Manchester to Birmingham

AccesRail

With transfers

1h 55m

From $44

Train - Operated by AccesRail

AccesRail

With transfers

1h 40m

From $44

Train - Operated by AccesRail

Avanti West Coast

With transfers

1h 43m

From $73

Train - Operated by Avanti West Coast

AccesRail

With transfers

4h 59m

From $125

Train - Operated by AccesRail

AccesRail

With transfers

8h 16m

From $134

Train - Operated by AccesRail

Manchester to Birmingham train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Manchester to Birmingham

ROUND-TRIP FROM	$87
ONE-WAY FROM	$18
AVG TRAVEL TIME	1h 32m
TRAIN COMPANIES	AccesRail, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast

The best round-trip train deal from Manchester to Birmingham found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $87

The best one-way train deal from Manchester to Birmingham found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $18

Average time it takes to travel by train from Manchester to Birmingham

There are 3 train companies servicing this route: AccesRail, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast

Manchester Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Manchester

Manchester Stockton-on-TeesManchester, 54.569862, -1.318083

Manchester CliftonManchester, 53.522491, -2.31474

Manchester RadcliffeManchester, 53.562197, -2.321509

Dukinfield Fairfield, ManchesterManchester, 53.471195, -2.143135

Manchester Peel HallManchester, 53.373714, -2.250418

Manchester Sale Water Park MetrolinkManchester, 53.427776, -2.290176

Birmingham Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Birmingham

Birmingham The HawthornsBirmingham, 52.5012, -1.911602

Birmingham Stourbridge TownBirmingham, 52.45559, -2.14182

Birmingham Stratford-upon-Avon BearleyBirmingham, 52.244984, -1.749695

Birmingham AlvechurchBirmingham, 52.346135, -1.967597

Birmingham Acocks GreenBirmingham, 52.449351, -1.818951

Birmingham Adderley ParkBirmingham, 52.48312, -1.855908

Book round-trip train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.

AccesRail

Nov 11

4:30 amManchester

1h 55m

6:25 amBirmingham Colmore Row

Dec 4

3:25 amBirmingham Colmore Row

2h 20m

5:45 amManchester

$87

AccesRail

Nov 12

12:00 pmManchester

1h 55m

1:55 pmBirmingham Colmore Row

Dec 5

6:00 pmBirmingham Colmore Row

1h 55m

7:55 pmManchester

$87

AccesRail

Jan 20

10:15 pmManchester

1h 40m

11:55 pmBirmingham Colmore Row

Mar 18

11:00 pmBirmingham Colmore Row

1h 45m

12:45 amManchester

$87

AccesRail

Mar 28

8:15 pmManchester

1h 40m

9:55 pmBirmingham Colmore Row

Mar 28

3:25 amBirmingham Colmore Row

2h 20m

5:45 amManchester

$87

AccesRail

Dec 4

4:30 amManchester

1h 55m

6:25 amBirmingham Colmore Row

Dec 12

9:00 pmBirmingham Colmore Row

1h 40m

10:40 pmManchester

$87

AccesRail

Dec 5

9:15 pmManchester

1h 40m

10:55 pmBirmingham Colmore Row

Dec 12

5:35 amBirmingham Colmore Row

1h 40m

7:15 amManchester

$87

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Book one-way train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.

Cross Country

Jan 9

5:11 amManchester Piccadilly

1h 46m

6:57 amBirmingham New Street

$18

AccesRail

Jan 8

4:30 amManchester

1h 55m

6:25 amBirmingham Colmore Row

$44

AccesRail

Jan 9

8:15 pmManchester

1h 40m

9:55 pmBirmingham Colmore Row

$44

Avanti West Coast

Jan 9

5:54 amManchester Piccadilly

1h 43m

1 stop

7:37 amBirmingham New Street

$73

AccesRail

Jan 9

4:21 pmManchester Piccadilly

4h 59m

2 stops

9:20 pmBirmingham

$125

AccesRail

Jan 9

1:04 pmManchester

8h 16m

1 stop

9:20 pmBirmingham

$134

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FAQs for booking trains from Manchester to Birmingham

How long is the train ride from Manchester to Birmingham?

The fastest journey time from Manchester to Birmingham is 1h 31m. Travel time typically varies by up to 0h 01m, depending on your train details. Take the AccesRail train from Manchester and you’ll arrive in your destination quickly.

Which train companies operate between Manchester to Birmingham?

The trains offering service from Manchester to Birmingham AccesRail, Cross Country, and Avanti West Coast. AccesRail has been found as the cheapest option available at $87 round-trip.

How far is Manchester to Birmingham by train?

There are 70.4 mi between Manchester and Birmingham. By train, the distance is greater, and the train route may stop elsewhere along the way. The train journey is around 1h 31m long.

AccesRail trains from Manchester to Birmingham

Our best AccesRail deals on Manchester to Birmingham train tickets

AccesRail

Nov 11

MAN4:30 amManchester

1h 55m

ZBC6:25 amBirmingham Colmore Row

Dec 4

ZBC3:25 amBirmingham Colmore Row

2h 20m

MAN5:45 amManchester

$87

AccesRail

Jan 20

QQM9:21 amManchester Piccadilly

4h 05m

3 stops

BHX1:26 pmBirmingham

Mar 18

BHX7:46 amBirmingham

5h 40m

3 stops

QQM1:26 pmManchester Piccadilly

$248

AccesRail

Mar 28

QQM11:21 amManchester Piccadilly

4h 05m

3 stops

BHX3:26 pmBirmingham

Mar 29

BHX9:45 amBirmingham

4h 39m

3 stops

QQM2:24 pmManchester Piccadilly

$249