How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester start from R 228. The average price for this train route is around R 689. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Manchester?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Manchester is 1h 29m, covering a distance of 114 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 28m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Manchester route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Avanti West Coast , Transport for Wales .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Manchester?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Manchester departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 22:30.

Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Manchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Manchester?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Birmingham to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller 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.

Train Birmingham to Manchester from R 218

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	08:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	08:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 36m	10:37	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	15:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	16:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	09:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 36m	10:37	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 48m	10:55	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 48m	10:55	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	09:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	09:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	09:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	09:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

114 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 156 - R 1 230	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 228 - R 3 602	Average duration1h 29m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 107 - R 401	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Manchester by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester start from R 228. The average price for this train route is around R 689. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Manchester is 1h 29m, covering a distance of 114 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 28m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Manchester route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Manchester?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Manchester departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 22:30.
Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Manchester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Birmingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller 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

09/12

R 807

10/12

R 807

Today

R 1 128

12/12

R 664

13/12

R 663

14/12

R 965

15/12

R 600

16/12

R 599

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Manchester was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 599

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

You can expect to pay from R 599 to R 3 447 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 599, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.