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

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £30. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Birmingham is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 71 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 28m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Transport for Wales , Avanti West Coast .

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

The earliest train from Manchester to Birmingham departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:42.

Which 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 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

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

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

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

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 Manchester to Birmingham?

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 Manchester to Birmingham from £13

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	08:33	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	08:33	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	08:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	08:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	09:33	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	08:56	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	08:33	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	08:33	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	08:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	09:33	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	16:56	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	09:27	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 29m	10:56	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	08:26	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	09:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:26	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	09:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:27	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 29m	10:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	08:33	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	08:33	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	08:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	08:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	09:33	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	08:33	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	08:33	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	08:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	08:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	09:33	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	08:33	Birmingham New Street	CheapestFastest
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	08:33	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	08:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	08:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	09:33	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Birmingham on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	08:33	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 30m	08:33	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	08:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	08:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 31m	08:56	Birmingham New Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

71 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £58	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £160	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £18	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Birmingham by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £30. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Birmingham is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 71 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 28m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Manchester to Birmingham departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:42.
Which 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 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Birmingham?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Birmingham?
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 Manchester to Birmingham?
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

£36

10/12

£50

Today

£50

12/12

£44

13/12

£29

14/12

£30

15/12

£27

16/12

£30

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Birmingham was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £27

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 £27 to £151 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 £27, which is on 2025-12-15.