Find trains from Manchester to Birmingham

AccesRail

With transfers

6h 55m

From $365

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AccesRail

With transfers

9h 28m

From $373

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AccesRail

With transfers

1h 45m

From $1,362

Train - Operated by AccesRail

AccesRail

With transfers

2h 25m

From $1,362

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AccesRail

With transfers

15h 35m

From $1,619

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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	$67
ONE-WAY FROM	$305
AVG TRAVEL TIME	1h 32m
TRAIN COMPANIES	Cross Country, Arriva, West Midlands Railway

The best round-trip train deal from Manchester to Birmingham found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $67

The best one-way train deal from Manchester to Birmingham found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $305

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

There are 3 train companies servicing this route: Cross Country, Arriva, West Midlands Railway

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.

Cross Country

Jan 10

7:03 amManchester Piccadilly

1h 30m

8:33 amBirmingham New Street

Jan 11

9:01 amBirmingham New Street

1h 36m

10:37 amManchester Piccadilly

$67

Multiple carriers

Jan 10

6:27 amManchester Piccadilly

1h 53m

1 stop

8:20 amBirmingham New Street

Jan 11

9:01 amBirmingham New Street

1h 36m

10:37 amManchester Piccadilly

$67

AccesRail

Jan 12

5:04 pmManchester

4h 16m

4 stops

9:20 pmBirmingham

Jan 13

3:46 pmBirmingham

4h 59m

4 stops

8:45 pmManchester

$507

AccesRail

Jan 10

12:04 pmManchester

4h 22m

4 stops

4:26 pmBirmingham

Jan 11

9:45 amBirmingham

6h 57m

4 stops

4:42 pmManchester

$520

AccesRail

Dec 1

7:04 amManchester

4h 22m

4 stops

11:26 amBirmingham

Dec 5

7:46 amBirmingham

4h 58m

4 stops

12:44 pmManchester

$556

AccesRail

Dec 9

9:04 amManchester

4h 22m

4 stops

1:26 pmBirmingham

Dec 16

5:46 pmBirmingham

4h 55m

4 stops

10:41 pmManchester

$557

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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.

AccesRail

Nov 23

8:20 amManchester Piccadilly

12h 40m

1 stop

9:00 pmBirmingham Colmore Row

$305

AccesRail

Nov 23

8:20 amManchester Piccadilly

6h 55m

1 stop

3:15 pmBirmingham

$365

AccesRail

Nov 23

8:20 amManchester Piccadilly

9h 28m

1 stop

5:48 pmBirmingham New Street

$373

AccesRail

Nov 23

7:15 pmManchester

1h 45m

9:00 pmBirmingham Colmore Row

$1,362

AccesRail

Nov 22

12:05 amManchester

2h 25m

2:30 amBirmingham Colmore Row

$1,362

AccesRail

Nov 23

7:20 amManchester

15h 35m

2 stops

10:55 pmBirmingham

$1,619

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FAQs for booking trains from Manchester to Birmingham

How much does a train ticket from Manchester to Birmingham cost?

You can purchase a ticket from Manchester to Birmingham within the week and expect to pay $305 or more one-way. How much you’ll pay for a train on average this month is $898 one-way. Keep in mind that the ticket price is generally dependent on when you book, the desired route, and class.

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.

When should I purchase the train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham?

The cost of booking a train from Manchester to Birmingham is around $898 one-way. You can expect the price to be consistent throughout the next 3 months.

Which train companies operate between Manchester to Birmingham?

The trains offering service from Manchester to Birmingham Cross Country, Arriva, and West Midlands Railway. Cross Country has been found as the cheapest option available at $67 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

Jan 12

MAN5:04 pmManchester

4h 16m

4 stops

BHX9:20 pmBirmingham

Jan 13

BHX3:46 pmBirmingham

4h 59m

4 stops

MAN8:45 pmManchester

$507

AccesRail

Jan 10

MAN12:04 pmManchester

4h 22m

4 stops

BHX4:26 pmBirmingham

Jan 11

BHX9:45 amBirmingham

6h 57m

4 stops

MAN4:42 pmManchester

$520

AccesRail

Dec 1

MAN7:04 amManchester

4h 22m

4 stops

BHX11:26 amBirmingham

Dec 5

BHX7:46 amBirmingham

4h 58m

4 stops

MAN12:44 pmManchester

$556