Next train departures

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on October 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	10:34am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	10:34am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	10:56am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	10:56am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:03pm	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	4:34pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:03pm	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	4:34pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:25pm	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	4:56pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:25pm	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	4:56pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on October 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:26am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	9:56am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:27am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 29m	10:56am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:26am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	9:56am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:27am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 29m	10:56am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:26am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	11:58am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:26am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	11:58am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:25pm	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	4:56pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:25pm	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	4:56pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on October 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	10:33am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	9:33am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	9:33am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	9:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	9:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	10:33am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	10:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	10:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on October 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	9:57am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	9:33am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	9:33am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	9:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	10:33am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	10:33am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	10:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	10:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on October 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	9:57am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	9:33am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	9:33am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	9:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	10:33am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	10:33am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	10:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	10:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on October 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	10:33am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	9:33am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	9:33am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	9:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	9:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	10:33am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	10:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	10:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Birmingham on October 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	9:57am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	9:33am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	9:33am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	9:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	10:33am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:03am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	10:33am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	10:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 32m	10:57am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Manchester to Birmingham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 31 minutes and with fares starting at just MAD 132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

1h 31mAverage Duration

71 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceMAD 60 - MAD 634	Average Duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceMAD 132 - MAD 2,115	Average Duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.2/548 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.0

Wifi3.6

Avanti West Coast

3.9/544 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.5

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi5.0

GB train companies:FlixTrain, RegioJet, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail, Transpennine Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Birmingham by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham start from MAD 132. The average price for this train route is around MAD 407. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Birmingham?
The average train ride duration from Manchester to Birmingham is 1h 31m, covering a distance of 71 miles (114 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 29m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Manchester to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to Birmingham?
The earliest train departs from Manchester to Birmingham at 7:03am. And the latest train departs at 10:03pm.
What is the best train operator from Manchester to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Birmingham?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Manchester to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/01

MAD 550

10/02

MAD 380

Today

MAD 380

10/04

MAD 467

10/05

MAD 340

10/06

MAD 340

10/07

MAD 340

10/08

MAD 297

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Birmingham was searched and found on Oct 8, 2026 with a price of MAD 297

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from MAD 297 to MAD 1,942 for a train ticket from Manchester to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 297 which is on 2026-10-08.