Trains tickets from Manchester to Birmingham

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TodayAug 22
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Trains leaving Sunday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Birmingham.

Bus
Average Price$8 - $109Average Duration2h 25m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$19 - $210Average Duration1h 30m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $22Average Duration1h 50m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
$8Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$50
Average train trip duration1h 30m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure7:03am
Distance71 miles (113 km)
Latest train departure10:04pm

Manchester to Birmingham Train

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

Best price found
08/20
$30
08/21
$35
Today
$70
08/23
$30
08/24
$70
08/25
$70
08/26
$70
08/27
$35
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Birmingham was searched and found on Aug 23, 2025 with a price of $30

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 $30 to $198 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 $30 which is on 2025-08-23.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Manchester and Birmingham is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Birmingham.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Birmingham, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Manchester and Birmingham, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Manchester to Birmingham while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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