How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester start from R 221. The average price for this train route is around R 660. 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 25m 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 46 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 241

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 29m	16:59	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 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 29m	16:59	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 28 January
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 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
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
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	09:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 30 January
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 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	08:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	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 1 February
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

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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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

114 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 150 - R 1 475	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 221 - R 3 472	Average duration1h 29m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 155 - R 376	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi3.9

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, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

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 221. The average price for this train route is around R 660. 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 25m 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 46 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

24/01

R 573

25/01

R 635

Today

R 376

27/01

R 377

28/01

R 376

29/01

R 377

30/01

R 327

31/01

R 284

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Manchester was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 284

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 284 to R 3 294 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 284, which is on 2026-01-31.

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.